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AR04 GJX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,679 mi
Last recorded122,679 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 GJX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 122,679 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 112,677 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 107,335 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 107,326 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 101,918 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 93,821 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Rear wheels not locking when handbrake is applied

Under guards fitted underside and sills not allowing full inspection

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

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

child seat fitted to o/e rear not allowing full inspection of Adult seat belt

Fail 10 Feb 2012 93,822 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)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Rear wheels not locking when handbrake is applied

Under guards fitted underside and sills not allowing full inspection

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

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

child seat fitted to o/e rear not allowing full inspection of Adult seat belt

Fail 2 Feb 2011 82,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall.

Underbody and sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some parts.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall.

Underbody and sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some parts.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted to o/s & n/s rear not allowing full inspection of Adult seat belts

under floor and sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Feb 2010 72,764 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted to o/s & n/s rear not allowing full inspection of Adult seat belts

under floor and sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,679 miles

Full engine guards and outer sill guards fitted

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)

engine oil level low

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2008 59,679 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Full engine guards and outer sill guards fitted

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)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,053 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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AR04 GJX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AR04 GJX, 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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What year was AR04 GJX registered?

AR04 GJX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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