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AO04 WCL

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,365 mi
Last recorded136,365 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 WCL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 136,365 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 135,148 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 132,704 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 132,700 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,370 miles

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2021 124,629 miles

gearbox exhaust bracket detached

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 15 Oct 2020 120,543 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads are all good

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,055 miles

Amber brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 19 Apr 2018 111,749 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,365 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 96,441 miles

Both front tyres over 5 years old

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 86,528 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,090 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,915 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 48,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,769 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,469 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 41,469 miles

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

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 WCL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

AO04 WCL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AO04 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 WCL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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