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AP04 HDH

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

209,839 mi
Last recorded209,839 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 HDH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 209,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 202,759 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 189,060 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2015 189,058 miles

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 front tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2014 172,395 miles

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2014 172,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 160,105 miles

advanced corrosion in offside rear brake pipe to hose

Fail 9 Sep 2013 160,102 miles

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

advanced corrosion in offside rear brake pipe to hose

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 3 Sep 2012 143,109 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

slight corrosion on o/s/ and n/s/r brake pipes

Fail 3 Sep 2012 143,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

slight corrosion on o/s/ and n/s/r brake pipes

Pass 31 Aug 2011 125,373 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Fail 15 Aug 2011 124,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear indicators faded.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 106,474 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 106,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on n/s/r metal brake pipe

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,248 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Some wear in front lowewr suspension arm rear bushes and lower ball joints

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,177 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 76,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both lower arm inner rear mounting bushes worn

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

Handbrake travel long

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre sidwall perished

Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,546 miles

c/l 495458

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 HDH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HDH, 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 HDH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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