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5335 UE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,105 mi
Last recorded68,105 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5335 UE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 68,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 65,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 61,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 58,417 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 54,324 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 51,501 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 47,323 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,836 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,849 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,039 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 37,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,250 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,574 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 7 Mar 2007 17,254 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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5335 UE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 5335 UE, 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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5335 UE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is 5335 UE safe to buy?

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