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433 BOE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,025 mi
Last recorded150,025 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration433 BOE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 150,025 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 149,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 141,114 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 132,437 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 124,732 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 118,809 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bolts/studs coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 118,809 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bolts/studs coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,256 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 88,110 miles

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 14 Nov 2017 88,100 miles

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

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

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

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)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,102 miles

Front Tyres worn outer edges

Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,743 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 78,743 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,432 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,427 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,858 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,477 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 44,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,765 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,770 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,142 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,903 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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433 BOE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 433 BOE, 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 433 BOE registered?

433 BOE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is 433 BOE safe to buy?

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