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AX04 VAU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,255 mi
Last recorded161,255 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 161,255 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 153,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 153,214 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 148,465 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 142,980 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 142,898 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 135,617 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 135,616 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 125,634 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 112,402 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,669 miles

park brake efficiency low on n.s.r

Pass 17 Oct 2013 105,104 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 101,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 101,713 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 99,271 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 99,271 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 95,232 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 95,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,946 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,020 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slight movement

Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,092 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 50,218 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

strong advise both front tyres and nearside rear tyre on the 1.6mm limit

Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,306 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 VAU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

AX04 VAU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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