MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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)
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
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
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
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear tyres are worn inside edge
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?
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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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