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AV04 CLX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

152,903 mi
Last recorded152,903 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 152,903 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 151,861 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 148,441 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 144,658 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 140,869 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 136,163 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 129,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 125,392 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 114,178 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 111,915 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014
Pass 19 Feb 2013 101,004 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 95,924 miles

brake pad warning light is on

front brake discs scruffey

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,351 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 87,941 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 79,216 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 79,216 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 70,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,230 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 49,856 miles

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

plastic lever cracked on o/s auto headlight adjuster.

Pass 9 May 2006 36,770 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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AV04 CLX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CLX, 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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AV04 CLX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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