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AV04 CMY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,971 mi
Last recorded76,971 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 CMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 76,971 miles

All tyres aged and perishing

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2025 76,970 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All tyres aged and perishing

Exhaust blow at from Y section

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,828 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,633 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,186 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,138 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 73,138 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,360 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 70,360 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,093 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,087 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,465 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,438 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,600 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,693 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,769 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,268 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,483 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 CMY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CMY, 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 AV04 CMY registered?

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

Is AV04 CMY safe to buy?

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