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AV04 PWE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,480 mi
Last recorded227,480 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 PWE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 227,480 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r jacking points showing signs of corrosion sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 219,307 miles

EML light On

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 219,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

EML light On

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 210,407 miles

aux belt loose.

Fail 14 Jul 2020 210,343 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor-foot well area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

aux belt loose.

Pass 13 Jul 2019 201,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 190,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 177,596 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 148,012 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 135,561 miles

n/s/f fog light missing

Fail 31 May 2013 135,379 miles

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

n/s fog light missing

Fail 24 May 2013 135,068 miles

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

n/s fog light missing

Pass 8 Mar 2012 114,694 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 114,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 106,394 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,626 miles

near side side lamp poor earth can affect indicator

Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,592 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 76,420 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,382 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 PWE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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