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A13 FWG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,040 mi
Last recorded172,040 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FWG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2020 172,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 170,008 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 168,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner/outer edge too (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 163,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 155,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 150,438 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 145,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 127,080 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 117,387 miles

both front tyres showing wear on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,705 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,186 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,125 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,264 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,703 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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A13 FWG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A13 FWG, 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 A13 FWG registered?

A13 FWG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is A13 FWG safe to buy?

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