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BF04 FXZ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,126 mi
Last recorded153,126 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FXZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 153,126 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 143,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main run (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 134,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 122,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 112,117 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 102,490 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 102,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,020 miles

rear brake discs rusty and lipped.

rear heat sheild over rear exhaust box insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,537 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges, advise lazer wheel alignment check

Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,227 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 57,904 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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BF04 FXZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BF04 FXZ, 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 BF04 FXZ registered?

BF04 FXZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is BF04 FXZ safe to buy?

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