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341 DRA

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,791 mi
Last recorded183,791 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration341 DRA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 183,791 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 176,514 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 161,062 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 161,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 145,050 miles

atten to n/s handbrake ,only just met requirements

Pass 9 Jun 2020 132,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 117,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,161 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,261 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,402 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,778 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON LIMIT

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,132 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,112 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 57,112 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,341 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,361 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,334 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 30,558 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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341 DRA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 341 DRA, 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 341 DRA registered?

341 DRA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is 341 DRA safe to buy?

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