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AF04 KMG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,507 mi
Last recorded136,507 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 KMG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 136,507 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,485 miles

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2019 124,302 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 124,266 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 114,884 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 114,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 105,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,000 miles

offside park brake dragging. attention required.

oil leak evident

park brake effort only just met min requirement. attention required.

park brake lever feel indicates poss fault or maladjustment. attention required.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 103,983 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

oil leak evident

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 89,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 May 2011 63,517 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,593 miles

plastic covers restricting full inspection

Pass 2 May 2009 45,939 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 10 May 2008 36,558 miles

engine bay and full sump covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2007 26,129 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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AF04 KMG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 AF04 KMG, 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 AF04 KMG registered?

AF04 KMG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is AF04 KMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 KMG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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