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AP04 KWH

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,707 mi
Last recorded191,707 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 KWH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 191,707 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 179,119 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 178,873 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 163,992 miles

n/s rear tyre at legal limits

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Aug 2017 163,967 miles

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)

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

n/s rear tyre at legal limits

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2016 151,255 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 132,132 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 131,728 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on the sholders

Pass 1 Aug 2014 114,992 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 101,213 miles

both front inner suspension bushes have some movement

Fail 5 Aug 2013 101,213 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both front inner suspension bushes have some movement

Pass 19 Jan 2012 81,651 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,837 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 13 Jan 2010 73,932 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,681 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,234 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 55,231 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)

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

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

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 KWH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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