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663 OMW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,033 mi
Last recorded155,033 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration663 OMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 155,033 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 155,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 152,285 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 148,860 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 146,255 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 143,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 139,728 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 139,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 134,661 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 134,503 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 129,725 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 126,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

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)

n/s/r shock absorber casing insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slight smearing

front wishbone bushes worn (both sides)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear road springs corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn (both sides)

rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 22 Apr 2015 119,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slight smearing

front wishbone bushes worn (both sides)

n/s headlight aim on lower limit

rear brake pipes corroded

rear road springs corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn (both sides)

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 111,393 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,211 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns & osf tyres worn inner & outer edges

Fail 8 Jan 2013 104,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns & osf tyres worn inner & outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf foglamp damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,133 miles

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 14 Jan 2011 86,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,064 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 66,864 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,936 miles

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 11 Jan 2007 46,864 miles

cuts in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

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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663 OMW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 663 OMW, 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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663 OMW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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