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AX04 XCB

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

252,214 mi
Last recorded252,214 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 XCB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2017 252,214 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

advise both rear tyres

advise front anti roll bushes

advise head light lenses

Pass 20 Apr 2016 234,888 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 233,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,646 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 210,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 178,762 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 178,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 146,420 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 146,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil level between max and min

Pass 5 Mar 2012 114,096 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in treads

Pass 15 Jul 2010 96,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s front tyre worn inside tread

Pass 16 Jul 2009 90,672 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 90,669 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 88,985 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,966 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 88,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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 XCB is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AX04 XCB, 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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AX04 XCB is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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