CarVerify

Free Car Check

BA04 CFF

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,818 mi
Last recorded45,818 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 CFF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2021 45,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 44,783 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 42,460 miles

Water in nearside rear light unit

Pass 18 Aug 2018 40,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,969 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 35,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 33,343 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 30,976 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 28,489 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,431 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking in the treads

O/S/R tyre cracking in the treads

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,063 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 21,639 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,339 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,091 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 14,513 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BA04 CFF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BA04 CFF, 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

How do I check the history of BA04 CFF?

You can check the full history of BA04 CFF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BA04 CFF registered?

BA04 CFF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is BA04 CFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 CFF shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BA04 CFF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BA04 CFF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.