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AP04 GWW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,317 mi
Last recorded68,317 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 GWW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 68,317 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 67,043 miles

Clutch pedal stiff on operation

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,054 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 64,865 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 61,660 miles

Front Lower Nearside and offside suspension arms inner rear most rubber bushes weak and deteriorating

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,139 miles

Fuel filter bracket to under side damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Can not fully see bottom of coil springs nearside and offside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,085 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 55,085 miles

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel pipe to fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 47,810 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slightly misting of oil

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 30 May 2017 47,810 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slightly misting of oil

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 26 May 2016 44,488 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,731 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 37,369 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,893 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 17,964 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,092 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,624 miles

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

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 GWW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

AP04 GWW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is AP04 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 GWW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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