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AP04 GWX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,988 mi
Last recorded116,988 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 116,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bot rear shocker slightly corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2015 106,629 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2015 106,629 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 92,227 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,776 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,538 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 70,530 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,345 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,247 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 62,247 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,730 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 57,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside handbrake effort low.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,364 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 39,364 miles

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

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 GWX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

AP04 GWX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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