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8071 DN

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,701 mi
Last recorded48,701 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8071 DN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 48,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 47,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 46,827 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 46,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 46,559 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 45,730 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 44,729 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 43,984 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 42,054 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 40,617 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 39,522 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyre treads are low 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 38,007 miles

rear tyres on wear indicators

Pass 14 Feb 2015 35,754 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 35,754 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 32,334 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 29,671 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 26,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 27,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 26,370 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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 25,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,887 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 22,886 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 20,419 miles

Front 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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8071 DN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 8071 DN, 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 8071 DN registered?

8071 DN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is 8071 DN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8071 DN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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