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AP04 GVE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

156,484 mi
Last recorded156,484 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 GVE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 156,484 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 156,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 148,025 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 138,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 134,514 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 134,514 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 129,262 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 129,262 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 129,201 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 123,811 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 123,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,691 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 104,214 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 104,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 94,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 94,955 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 82,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake pipes have been greased

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,103 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 53,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,025 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,437 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 43,435 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,063 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 22,965 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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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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