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A10 VKG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,837 mi
Last recorded104,837 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 VKG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 104,837 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration and @ idle, not excessive (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering has slight notching feel on lock to lock

Pass 27 Aug 2024 102,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 99,751 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,009 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump gasket leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,344 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,846 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,223 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,884 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 76,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 74,143 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,954 miles

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

front number plate slightly faded.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,954 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

front number plate slightly faded.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,062 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,369 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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A10 VKG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A10 VKG, 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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A10 VKG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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