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AV04 XRK

2004 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,100 mi
Last recorded148,100 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XRK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 148,100 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 146,075 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered grease , ferrules rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Lower plastic sill covers fitted not able to fully check sills

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link has slight play , dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 144,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 141,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded in places ,brake ferrels also (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts have cracks / perishing on sidewalls /slight wear on outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion in places underside of vehicle advise wax oil

Pass 28 Oct 2018 137,932 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 137,932 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 134,623 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 129,419 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 129,419 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 124,966 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 120,746 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 120,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,773 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 116,767 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 113,551 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 113,551 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 110,276 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 103,056 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 96,760 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 89,055 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 85,049 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front wiper need to be change

Pass 13 Mar 2007 69,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 XRK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XRK, 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 XRK registered?

AV04 XRK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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