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AC04 KMC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,398 mi
Last recorded159,398 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 KMC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 159,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 159,390 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested light control unit missing (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Control unit for lights is missing

Pass 17 Nov 2022 157,322 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 155,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 150,509 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 141,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 128,474 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 59 % , Nearside performance low

Engine ; Oil level too high , oil leak , not excessive

Lighting ; Indicator slightly discoloured , Offside front

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; Outer side wall damaged , Nearside front

Pass 27 Oct 2017 116,896 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 116,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 112,580 miles

Boost pipes misty with oil.

Engine covers + under-trays fitted obscuring view of components.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has x2 cuts to inside sidewall, no chords or ply showing at time of test.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 112,580 miles

Boost pipes misty with oil.

Engine covers + under-trays fitted obscuring view of components.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has x2 cuts to inside sidewall, no chords or ply showing at time of test.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,545 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear Brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear Differential misty with oil

Rear Shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Various chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,061 miles

Brakes ; o/s/f brake hose deteriorated

Engine / bay covers / under guards & moulfdings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; o/s/r centre tread close to legal limit

Tyres; n/s/r centre tread at legal limit 1.6 mm

Fail 27 Mar 2015 88,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes ; o/s/f brake hose deteriorated

Engine / bay covers / under guards & moulfdings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; o/s/r centre tread close to legal limit

Tyres; n/s/r centre tread at legal limit 1.6 mm

Pass 27 Mar 2014 144,311 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 11 %

Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin , recommend replace A.S.A.P.

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; ref uneven tyre wear , recommend front wheel alignment ( tracking ) check / adjust

Tyres ; n/s/f tread low on edges

Tyres ; o/s/f tread balding on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2013 127,924 miles

Brakes ; grating noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related , recommend strip & inspect

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 6 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Brakes ; rear discs corroded

Brakes ; rear pads worn thin , recommend replace

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 127,924 miles

Brakes ; grating noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related , recommend strip & inspect

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 6 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Brakes ; rear discs corroded

Brakes ; rear pads worn thin , recommend replace

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,768 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mount by diff poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,473 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,671 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 44,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front tyre has cut in side wall but not showing ply cords

o/s front tyre has cut in side wall but not showing ply cords

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front tyre has cut in side wall but not showing ply cords

o/s front tyre has cut in side wall but not showing ply cords

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,639 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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AC04 KMC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC04 KMC, 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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AC04 KMC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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