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AO04 KVG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,828 mi
Last recorded89,828 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 89,828 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 89,736 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,281 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake wear sensor broken

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Mar 2023 67,281 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake wear sensor broken

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Mar 2021 53,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,396 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,889 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 51,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,278 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 50,278 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,225 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,407 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,867 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 44,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,856 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 31,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,483 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,623 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,169 miles

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 KVG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO04 KVG registered?

AO04 KVG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is AO04 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 KVG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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