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BF04 VYJ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,516 mi
Last recorded151,516 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 151,516 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 148,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2020 145,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear )(pair (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner position lamp intermittent

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 144,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 142,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 142,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 138,878 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 138,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 136,752 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 131,457 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 131,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 120,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 120,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 112,243 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 112,243 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 101,716 miles

Bonnet Safety Catch Seized (Freed Off & Lubricated)

Front Suspension - OS & NS Inner Lower Rear Bushes Slightly Deteriorated Allowing Slight Movement

NS Wiper Starting To Split At Both Ends

OSF Tyre - Very Close To The Legal Limit On The Inner Edge

OSF Wheel - Inner Bead Rim Slightly Dented & Wheel Is Slighty Buckled/Out Of Shape

Pass 4 Jan 2011 92,234 miles

All Four Brake Discs Slightly Corroded & Worn

Front Suspension - Offside & Nearside Lower Inner Rear Bushes Have Slight Movement

Nearside Front Tyre Very Slightly Perished & Worn On Edges Especially The Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Damaged Outer Sidewall But It Is Not Deep Enough To Reach The Cords

Ofside Front Wheel Has A Very Slightly Dented/Damaged Inner Rim

Fail 4 Jan 2011 92,234 miles

All Four Brake Discs Slightly Corroded & Worn

Front Suspension - Offside & Nearside Lower Inner Rear Bushes Have Slight Movement

Nearside Front Tyre Very Slightly Perished & Worn On Edges Especially The Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Damaged Outer Sidewall But It Is Not Deep Enough To Reach The Cords

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Ofside Front Wheel Has A Very Slightly Dented/Damaged Inner Rim

Pass 9 Dec 2009 79,450 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 67,192 miles

rear tyres are worn inside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,983 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 53,983 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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 VYJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF04 VYJ, 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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BF04 VYJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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