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7423GDY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,461 mi
Last recorded217,461 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration7423GDY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 217,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 217,206 miles

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

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

head lamp beam image poor

Fail 15 Jun 2012 217,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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7423GDY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 7423GDY, 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 7423GDY registered?

7423GDY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is 7423GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7423GDY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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