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AX04 MSY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

211,606 mi
Last recorded211,606 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 MSY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2017 211,606 miles

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)

innert joints handbrake travel

Pass 29 Nov 2016 195,638 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 181,512 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 172,829 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 163,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine mil light on.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 153,167 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

rear dics detetiorated

Pass 26 May 2011 139,619 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 126,161 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 114,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 101,909 miles

centre silencer damaged and blowing slightly

Pass 18 May 2007 92,263 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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AX04 MSY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AX04 MSY, 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 AX04 MSY registered?

AX04 MSY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is AX04 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 MSY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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