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AX04 MWW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,170 mi
Last recorded119,170 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 MWW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 119,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 117,602 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 117,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

cracks aroud o/s and n/s front tyre outer side wall

traction control lamp illuminate

Fail 7 Sep 2017 115,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

cracks aroud o/s and n/s front tyre outer side wall

traction control lamp illuminate

Pass 15 Sep 2016 112,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s above sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

traction control lamp on

Fail 13 Sep 2016 112,831 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s above sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

traction control lamp on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,578 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,209 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 97,236 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINTS AND REAR BUSHES

GEARBOX EXHAUST SUPPORT CORROADED AND MISSING

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,565 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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,940 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,616 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,348 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,348 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,573 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front pads require replacement in 2 to 4 months approx

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner areas of tread, advise rectification of alignment

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres on 2mm, only 0.4mm useable tread remaining, advise replacement

Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,709 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 MWW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX04 MWW registered?

AX04 MWW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is AX04 MWW safe to buy?

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