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AV04 FDU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,438 mi
Last recorded187,438 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FDU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 187,438 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 187,438 miles

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected dust guard behind disc (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 185,230 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are between 2mm and 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight water damage (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 179,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 166,795 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 166,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 161,722 miles

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

Offside rear handbrake effort low advise adjustment

Fail 14 Apr 2015 161,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear handbrake effort low advise adjustment

Pass 4 Apr 2014 155,084 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 148,363 miles

Advise wheel alignment

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 142,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 135,865 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 135,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 125,639 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 105,058 miles

nearside front engine bed distorted & fractured

Fail 16 Mar 2009 104,798 miles

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

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

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

nearside front engine bed distorted & fractured

Pass 19 Mar 2008 87,399 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,690 miles

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

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 FDU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FDU, 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 FDU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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