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AP04 WHG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

160,511 mi
Last recorded160,511 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WHG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 160,511 miles

Central vehicle plastic under tray broken but secure

Front both seat belt return mechanisms very slow to retract

Rear brake disc's corroded and worn

Rear exhaust shield broken and insecure

Rear hand brake just reaching minimum requirement on 16% advise brake inspection

Fail 6 Dec 2022 160,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern at all (4.1.4 (a))

Central vehicle plastic under tray broken but secure

Front both seat belt return mechanisms very slow to retract

Rear brake disc's corroded and worn

Rear exhaust shield broken and insecure

Rear hand brake just reaching minimum requirement on 16% advise brake inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2021 157,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 157,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 146,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 146,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 139,049 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 138,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 133,358 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 133,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 130,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Nov 2017 130,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2016 126,958 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 114,282 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 114,227 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative none working (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 102,626 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 102,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 93,677 miles

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

rear discs worn and deteriated

screen stone chipped

Fail 2 Jan 2014 93,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear discs worn and deteriated

screen stone chipped

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,088 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,510 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,389 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INWARDLY

Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,352 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,253 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 WHG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WHG, 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 WHG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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