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AP04 GVG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,582 mi
Last recorded194,582 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 GVG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 194,582 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 187,548 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 170,605 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Rear reg plate holder slightly loose on fixings

Underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 May 2016 163,328 miles

Battery covered

Engine cover fitted

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills covered

Undershield fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 156,016 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 155,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 149,754 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 143,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre side walls splitting

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear number plate degrading

Rear shock absorber top mounts splitting from the outer casings

Repeaters faded slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 143,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Offside rear tyre side walls splitting

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear number plate degrading

Rear shock absorber top mounts splitting from the outer casings

Repeaters faded slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 136,816 miles

both front tyres have very deep bad cracks on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Jun 2011 139,027 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 130,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2010 123,401 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 101,990 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 80,680 miles

Condensation in N/S/F indicator lense.

Pass 23 May 2007 57,106 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GVG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP04 GVG, 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 AP04 GVG registered?

AP04 GVG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is AP04 GVG safe to buy?

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