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7855 VX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,970 mi
Last recorded85,970 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7855 VX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 85,970 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,900 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,784 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 68,438 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,059 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,517 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,563 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,083 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 44,583 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,184 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 38,652 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 38,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2012 36,071 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 36,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,819 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread deterioated with small splits

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,883 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 23,620 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 23,601 miles

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

Advise N/S/F Tyre is heavily worn to inside shoulder

Pass 1 May 2008 20,316 miles

Advise strongly there are several deep cuts to the inner sidewall of the O/S/R Tyre

Pass 3 May 2007 15,944 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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7855 VX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 7855 VX, 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 7855 VX registered?

7855 VX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is 7855 VX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7855 VX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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