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AP04 PZB

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,090 mi
Last recorded111,090 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 PZB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 111,090 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 110,952 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working led very dim (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,465 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 95,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 85,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 82,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 82,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,995 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,379 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,475 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 76,470 miles

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

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

o/s/r hand brake low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,829 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,712 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)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,322 miles

Both the front tyres are slightly starting to wear on the inside edges.

Slight play and wear in the rear bush on both the front control arms.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,542 miles

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 PZB is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PZB, 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 PZB is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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