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AU04 UUF

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,252 mi
Last recorded122,252 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 122,252 miles

PARKING BRAKE POOR

Fail 5 Jul 2017 122,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

PARKING BRAKE POOR

Pass 12 Jul 2016 119,215 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack

Fail 12 Jul 2016 119,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight play in rack

Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,263 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 103,436 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,217 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 83,217 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,813 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,243 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 44,960 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,252 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear tyres cracked around treads

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,172 miles

All tyres are starting to crack

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,931 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,495 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 UUF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UUF, 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

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What year was AU04 UUF registered?

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

Is AU04 UUF safe to buy?

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