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AU04 UTW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,419 mi
Last recorded75,419 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 UTW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 75,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 75,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 72,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 71,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,005 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 69,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,764 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,307 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 67,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,825 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 66,825 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,170 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 60,483 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,639 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 56,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,002 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,167 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,669 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,498 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,635 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 UTW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTW, 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 AU04 UTW registered?

AU04 UTW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AU04 UTW safe to buy?

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