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AO04 RZZ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

223,438 mi
Last recorded223,438 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 RZZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 223,438 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 217,036 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2014 201,545 miles

Both headlight reflectors slightly loose.

Frontnumber plate cracked.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 201,545 miles

Both headlight reflectors slightly loose.

Frontnumber plate cracked.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 187,135 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and in poor condition

front number plate cracked

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 2 Aug 2013 187,135 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn and in poor condition

front number plate cracked

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 4 Aug 2012 171,317 miles

exhaust front pipe split + leaking

front number plate cracked

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 3 Aug 2012 171,317 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust front pipe split + leaking

front number plate cracked

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2011 157,985 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 137,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 110,349 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 110,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise,front number plate broken.o\s\r tyre tread low,both front tyres balding on inner edges.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 95,254 miles

small cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

small cut to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Apr 2007 80,620 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 RZZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RZZ, 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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What year was AO04 RZZ registered?

AO04 RZZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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