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AU04 UTY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,803 mi
Last recorded125,803 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,803 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,889 miles

Front exhaust bracket - broken

Nearside park brake- lower efficiency than os- 23% overall

brake discs - ridged

Pass 15 Feb 2016 104,762 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 99,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system front bracket broken

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres show slight cracking to their outer walls

nearside and offside rear tyres show slight cracking to their outer walls

Pass 24 Feb 2014 92,049 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 92,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Apr 2013 86,448 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded through, not supporting system.

Fuel cap seal cracked slightly.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,448 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded through, not supporting system.

Fuel cap seal cracked slightly.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,831 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers split

Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,060 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,127 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,922 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,118 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 UTY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UTY, 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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AU04 UTY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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