MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer sill rusted
underside of viechle rusted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer sill rusted
underside of viechle rusted
Corrosion on most underside. Rear back panel around fuel tank straps. plastic covers over outer sills.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip top o/s screen (3.2 (a) (i))
General underside corrosion
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported NS & OS Front to rear also poorly routed (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn through to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported NS & OS Front to rear also poorly routed (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General underside corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge almost to the cords Near fail (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear both around fuel tank but not chaffing or fouling on anything (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear connection leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear poorly routed around fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear poorly routed around fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear brake pipes affected by corrosion, unable to see all pipes as routed above fuel tank.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear wheel bearing noisey
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise brake pipes have been greased
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise brake pipes have been greased
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AP04 GVE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 AP04 GVE, 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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AP04 GVE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 2004.
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