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B16 MHL

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,600 mi
Last recorded45,600 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 MHL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 45,600 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 45,547 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 45,283 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 45,001 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 45,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 43,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear old rigid brake pipe (goes over tank) has not been removed but new brake pipe recently fitted

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 43,739 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 43,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2020 43,681 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 43,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 43,533 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,642 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 42,629 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 40,223 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 39,523 miles

play in steering rack inner joint o/s

Pass 9 May 2015 37,914 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 37,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,342 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 33,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,080 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 31,080 miles

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

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

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

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

brake wear ind light on

dynamic stability light on

Pass 4 Jun 2011 29,355 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 26,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 24,729 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,852 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 17,572 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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B16 MHL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B16 MHL, 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 B16 MHL registered?

B16 MHL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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