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5280 MD

2004 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,604 mi
Last recorded91,604 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5280 MD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 91,604 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 91,310 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 91,015 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined to brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined to brake flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined onto brake flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined onto brake flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 89,899 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,433 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,433 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,315 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,574 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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5280 MD is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 5280 MD, 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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5280 MD is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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