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AP04 ZZX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,419 mi
Last recorded167,419 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 167,419 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 167,416 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 163,746 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2015 156,155 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 140,610 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 124,438 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 106,688 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 88,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,955 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 73,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,675 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,847 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZZX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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