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AU04 ZHG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,453 mi
Last recorded130,453 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ZHG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 130,453 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corruded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 130,421 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 127,279 miles

Offside Rear Body slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 122,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

oil around bottom of engine

Pass 21 Aug 2017 115,040 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,534 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars and slight wear on edges

both rear tyres close to wear bars

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,207 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,811 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 76,732 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in both front eyelet bushes

slight play in both front lower wishbone ball joints

Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,654 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,289 miles

Corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe near flexi. Advise replacement.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZHG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc 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 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

AU04 ZHG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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