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AV04 XRT

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,777 mi
Last recorded138,777 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XRT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 138,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 138,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 137,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 137,118 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 133,782 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 129,264 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 129,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 125,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 118,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 118,892 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,646 miles

ns mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2016 114,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2015 109,609 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,295 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 87,239 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 79,215 miles

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

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 12 Aug 2011 74,400 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 64,611 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 64,611 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 16 May 2009 55,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 46,993 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,496 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 XRT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

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

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