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AE54 XPH

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

143,239 mi
Last recorded143,239 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XPH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 143,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 137,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,475 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 129,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 126,657 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively poor (1.2.1 (e))

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

front to rear brake pipes deteriorating,, will need attention soon

park brake 19%,, o/s low

rear tyres worn

Pass 30 Jan 2018 122,179 miles

park brake 19% ,,o/s low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear service (3.7.B.3)

some rear brake pipes deteriorating ,, will need attention

Pass 20 Jan 2017 116,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 111,915 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,428 miles

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

front arm bushs deteriorating

front brakes worn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,605 miles

Viscouse fan has play at centre

Pass 12 Feb 2013 92,638 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Petrol cap seal starting to perish

Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,990 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 22 Feb 2010 64,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,323 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,605 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 XPH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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