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AU04 UTF

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,684 mi
Last recorded88,684 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 UTF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 88,684 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 87,147 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 85,558 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,934 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,498 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 80,364 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 77,161 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,276 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,887 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,555 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,775 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,101 miles

Front exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,123 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,538 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,190 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,023 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,010 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 12,524 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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AU04 UTF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU04 UTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU04 UTF?

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What year was AU04 UTF registered?

AU04 UTF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is AU04 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 UTF shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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