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AE54 XCT

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,499 mi
Last recorded136,499 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XCT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 136,499 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 131,421 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 120,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 114,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,740 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 108,733 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 104,001 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

rear of vehicle damaged

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,908 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on

nearside headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

rear and offside of vehicle damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2014 95,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on

nearside headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

rear and offside of vehicle damaged

Pass 25 May 2013 82,407 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 82,297 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both number plates damaged

damage to rear of car and rear lights

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 67,214 miles

Advise damage to rear bumper

Advise front brake discs slightly pitted

Advise rear light clusters cracked

Advise rear number plate cracked

Advise stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,389 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,755 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,356 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,347 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges.

Both rear tyre tread depths are worn to 1.6mm

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 XCT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AE54 XCT, 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 AE54 XCT registered?

AE54 XCT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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