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AX04 XCC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,559 mi
Last recorded128,559 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 XCC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 128,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 118,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 118,478 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working R501 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect R472 also adjustment (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working R239 also lens missing (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 108,499 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2017 108,499 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2016 96,935 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 85,469 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 85,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,596 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre very close to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,949 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,162 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,937 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,389 miles

(5) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,759 miles

(5) Both front tyres worn close to limit on edges.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 41,759 miles

(5) Both front tyres worn close to limit on edges.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,072 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 XCC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc 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 XCC, 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 XCC registered?

AX04 XCC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is AX04 XCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 XCC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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