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AA54 MAP

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,116 mi
Last recorded201,116 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA54 MAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 201,116 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 201,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 195,864 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 195,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 186,725 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 171,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

n/s door mirror deteriorating

n/s headlight image deteriorating

some play in front wishbone bushes

Fail 15 Jan 2015 171,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

n/s door mirror deteriorating

n/s headlight image deteriorating

some play in front wishbone bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2014 145,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 121,117 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 121,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 111,326 miles

both external mirror glasses are in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2011 111,326 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both external mirror glasses are in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2010 104,234 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 93,148 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,531 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,400 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 67,132 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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AA54 MAP is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA54 MAP, 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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AA54 MAP is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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