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AV04 PXH

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,272 mi
Last recorded99,272 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 PXH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,272 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 95,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 95,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 90,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,485 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,107 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 72,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil lw

Fail 9 Jan 2016 72,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil lw

Pass 10 Jan 2015 67,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 62,473 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 62,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 57,714 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 57,648 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,421 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,733 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 44,733 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,766 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 30,766 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 19 Feb 2007 23,919 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 PXH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

AV04 PXH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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