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AV04 XSA

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,798 mi
Last recorded114,798 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XSA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 114,798 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 114,797 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2022 114,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 112,961 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 112,022 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 111,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,949 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 106,064 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Jul 2017 106,064 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Aug 2016 105,153 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 105,145 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 103,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,825 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 96,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,685 miles

exhaust stay on rear of gearbox clamp corroded through

Pass 14 Aug 2010 83,803 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 79,022 miles

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

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

off side front tyre fouling plastic inner arch on lock

Pass 2 Aug 2008 73,358 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,023 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 XSA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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