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AU04 ZKA

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,011 mi
Last recorded85,011 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ZKA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 85,011 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 85,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 79,758 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 79,752 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 74,899 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,905 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 63,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 63,452 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 62,182 miles

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

oil leak?

Fail 28 Sep 2019 62,182 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

oil leak?

Pass 29 Sep 2018 60,065 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 60,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side walls cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 58,455 miles

sml oil leak possible sump gasket

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 56,453 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 53,834 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 53,834 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 48,006 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 45,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 43,342 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 40,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,628 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,429 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 19,389 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)

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 ZKA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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