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2 FPN

2004 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,999 mi
Last recorded126,999 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 FPN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 126,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 125,899 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 125,898 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 125,454 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 124,180 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 121,912 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 120,118 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 120,116 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 117,119 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 110,965 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2016 110,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2016 109,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,737 miles

n/s rear tyre close to limit

both front tyres warn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2015 96,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

both front tyres warn on inner edge

n/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,160 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 72,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 68,747 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 68,747 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 36,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 21,053 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm

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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2 FPN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 2 FPN, 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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2 FPN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is 2 FPN safe to buy?

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