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94 KOE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

113,895 mi
Last recorded113,895 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration94 KOE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 113,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 106,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 97,978 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,812 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,366 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 66,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 66,262 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 56,789 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 49,650 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 46,043 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 41,943 miles

offside diff seal weaping

Pass 12 May 2014 38,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 34,909 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 31,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 31,311 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 27,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Plastic coated inner and outer sills unable to test fully

Pass 27 May 2010 24,348 miles

both front lower swivels slight play

Pass 22 May 2009 20,093 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 16,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 12,119 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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94 KOE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 94 KOE, 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 94 KOE registered?

94 KOE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is 94 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 94 KOE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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