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AV04 PXY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,345 mi
Last recorded114,345 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 114,345 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 114,345 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 113,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 107,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 103,826 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 98,673 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,006 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 77,970 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 68,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 58,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2012 58,902 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear number plates are dirty

front lights are dirty

front wipers smearing

Fail 6 Mar 2010 38,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 38,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2009 33,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

sqweeking from rear brakes

Fail 7 Mar 2009 33,622 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

sqweeking from rear brakes

Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,727 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,000 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 PXY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 PXY, 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 PXY registered?

AV04 PXY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AV04 PXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 PXY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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