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AP04 GVU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,192 mi
Last recorded146,192 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 GVU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 146,192 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2024 146,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 140,661 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 140,661 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 131,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 131,351 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 123,448 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 117,098 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,621 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 96,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,709 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust silencer slightly leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2017 87,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front drive shaft coupling is insecure Prop-shaft front coupling,3 bolts loose,1 with no lock nut (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre has screw in centre

Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,154 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 83,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,493 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,493 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 73,317 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 73,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,300 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 68,300 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,295 miles

exhaust middle mounting strap very corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,737 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,829 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,508 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 48,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 GVU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AP04 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

AP04 GVU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is AP04 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 GVU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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