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AV04 BNK

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,921 mi
Last recorded93,921 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 BNK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 93,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 84,441 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,001 miles

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2014 61,369 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,139 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 43,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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 21 Jun 2012 43,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Feb 2012 42,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,483 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 26,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,104 miles

chassie no unreadeble on strut top

Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,597 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 16,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,302 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 12,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise o/s/r shockabsorber dust cover starting to split

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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AV04 BNK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV04 BNK, 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 AV04 BNK registered?

AV04 BNK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AV04 BNK safe to buy?

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