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424 ELY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,828 mi
Last recorded22,828 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration424 ELY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 22,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 22,776 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 22,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 22,166 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 22,099 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 21,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 21,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 20,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Feb 2018 20,571 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Feb 2017 19,417 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Feb 2016 18,166 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,545 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 15,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,519 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,571 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,959 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,597 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,495 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 8,828 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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424 ELY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 424 ELY, 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 424 ELY registered?

424 ELY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is 424 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 424 ELY shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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