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AD54 JVO

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,140 mi
Last recorded112,140 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 JVO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear rim welded

Pass 8 May 2013 100,010 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 74,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs starting to show heavy wear.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 41,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs starting to show heavy wear.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,134 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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AD54 JVO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AD54 JVO, 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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What year was AD54 JVO registered?

AD54 JVO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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The MOT history for AD54 JVO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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