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AV04 PXW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

255,878 mi
Last recorded255,878 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 255,878 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray and Engine cover fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2024 252,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 252,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 247,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 247,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 243,030 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 237,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 237,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 231,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 224,324 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 210,178 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 199,306 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 199,306 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 187,989 miles

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

engine cover fitted

rear tyres worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 187,960 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

rear tyres worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 167,227 miles

Base of front windscreen cracked.

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 3 Feb 2015 167,158 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Base of front windscreen cracked.

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 31 Jan 2014 144,007 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 115,112 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 115,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,076 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 58,196 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,343 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 54,342 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,689 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,085 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 PXW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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