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AR04 GKC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,385 mi
Last recorded106,385 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 GKC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 106,329 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,793 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,702 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 89,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,950 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,554 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 58,178 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 50,481 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 41,190 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,479 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 24,752 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,752 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 GKC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AR04 GKC, 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 GKC registered?

AR04 GKC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is AR04 GKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 GKC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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