MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Very slight exhaust leak (Centre-Rear)
Washers could be improved
Headlamp beam image converters fitted, no kick up visible
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points - both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general body corrosion
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp for silencer and centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points - both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general body corrosion
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AW04 XNL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XNL, 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 AW04 XNL registered?
AW04 XNL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2004.
Is AW04 XNL safe to buy?
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