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AV04 XRZ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

205,987 mi
Last recorded205,987 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 205,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 193,342 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 193,342 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 191,117 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 184,526 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe is tight between the body and the fuel tank. But not seriously damaged or chaffed.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 184,525 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding also unable to check wheel bearing due to binding wheel (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake pipe is tight between the body and the fuel tank. But not seriously damaged or chaffed.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 181,409 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 181,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 165,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 149,879 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar linkage mounting bolt loose

offside rear parking brake effort low

Fail 2 Jan 2015 149,862 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear anti roll bar linkage mounting bolt loose

offside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 131,099 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 131,099 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 111,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 111,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 95,520 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 95,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2010 80,974 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,291 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 66,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 52,080 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,370 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,168 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 XRZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XRZ, 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 XRZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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