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AE54 XKZ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,700 mi
Last recorded113,700 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XKZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 113,700 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,341 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror cracked ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 30 May 2018 92,583 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 May 2017 84,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2016 78,355 miles

All tyres wearing.

Engine light on.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,350 miles

all tyres wearing

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,107 miles

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

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on inner /outer edges

slit in n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 22 Aug 2012 72,107 miles

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

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

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on inner /outer edges

slit in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 21 May 2011 63,231 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

pans

Fail 21 May 2011 63,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

pans

Pass 25 May 2010 56,053 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 56,053 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 47,946 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 39,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,716 miles

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

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

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

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 XKZ 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 76.5%.

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 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

AE54 XKZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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