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AE54 XBG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,313 mi
Last recorded137,313 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XBG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 137,313 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 128,614 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 123,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake 16%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2021 123,155 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake 16%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2021 123,135 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,444 miles

chips in windscreen

front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight movement

front tyres close to limit & bold on shoulders

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres 3/4000 miles

Fail 12 Oct 2020 120,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chips in windscreen

front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight movement

front tyres close to limit & bold on shoulders

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres 3/4000 miles

Pass 6 Nov 2019 106,752 miles

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

front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

screen chipped in places

Fail 29 Oct 2019 106,701 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

screen chipped in places

Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,164 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

front lower wishbones rear bushes worn

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside handbrake slow to operate

screen damaged in zone a not affecting drivers view

Fail 23 Oct 2018 92,163 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

front lower wishbones rear bushes worn

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside handbrake slow to operate

screen damaged in zone a not affecting drivers view

Pass 24 Oct 2017 77,518 miles

both front lower wishbones rear bushes worn

metal brake pipes corroded around fuel tank

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres close to legal limit

required full emissions test

screen chipped zone a

slight blow on rear exhaust section

Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front lower wishbones rear bushes have slight movement

Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,946 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight surface corrision

Fail 28 Oct 2015 53,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes slight surface corrision

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,866 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,447 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,348 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 36,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE N/S/F BRAKE BINDING

Pass 26 Feb 2011 32,686 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 27,966 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,017 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,037 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,950 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,935 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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AE54 XBG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AE54 XBG, 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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AE54 XBG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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