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AW04 OUY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

188,095 mi
Last recorded188,095 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 OUY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 188,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm near limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm near limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 181,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 176,735 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 176,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 175,456 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 175,455 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 175,190 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 169,651 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 169,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 149,361 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 149,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine misfiring

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 147,114 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 147,114 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 1 Aug 2014 138,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 134,490 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 122,776 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 122,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres perished

front tracking advised

Pass 26 Jan 2012 112,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 107,074 miles

All brake pads poor / front discs poor

Gearbox exhaust bracket failed / rattles?

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2011 107,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All brake pads poor / front discs poor

Gearbox exhaust bracket failed / rattles?

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2010 94,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 79,104 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 79,104 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 69,568 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 54,083 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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AW04 OUY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 AW04 OUY, 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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AW04 OUY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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