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AV04 TXM

2004 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,410 mi
Last recorded128,410 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 TXM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 128,410 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wing rusty and slightly rough

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 128,407 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens Missing shows white lighty (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wing rusty and slightly rough

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 122,749 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 122,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Dshackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Low on efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 114,843 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 114,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 114,455 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 113,901 miles

Front exhaust bolts corroded

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

Offside Rear door trim insecure

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

park brake 17%

Fail 7 May 2019 113,901 miles

Front exhaust bolts corroded

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

Offside Rear door trim insecure

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

park brake 17%

Pass 19 May 2018 112,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 112,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 109,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 109,046 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 101,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,966 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,988 miles

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear-most bush is deteriorated and has alot of movement.Strong Advise.

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

Offside front lower suspension arm rear-most bush is deteriorated and has alot of movement.Strong Advise.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,934 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,569 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,707 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 43,707 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,210 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 26,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,179 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 TXM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TXM, 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 TXM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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