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AO04 HTX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,594 mi
Last recorded199,594 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HTX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 199,594 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 193,104 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 187,898 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 182,233 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake wear indicator light on

Fail 15 Aug 2014 182,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 12 Aug 2013 171,832 miles

brake pad ware light on but pads appear ok

engine management light on

Fail 6 Aug 2013 171,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pad ware light on but pads appear ok

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 159,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on ok for this test

some corrosion developing in brake pipes ok for this test

Pass 10 Jun 2011 147,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 147,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 135,320 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 121,315 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 121,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 106,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 106,857 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 97,841 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AO04 HTX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 89,350 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO04 HTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO04 HTX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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