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112 AFR

2004 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,943 mi
Last recorded85,943 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration112 AFR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,943 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 85,584 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 85,207 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,811 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 84,090 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,336 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,943 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,091 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,948 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,800 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,532 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,321 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 67,321 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,123 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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112 AFR is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 112 AFR, 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

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What year was 112 AFR registered?

112 AFR is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is 112 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 112 AFR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 112 AFR have outstanding finance?

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