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AF04 PFK

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,989 mi
Last recorded126,989 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 PFK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 126,989 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front - tyre worn badly inner edge

offside front - tyre wearing inner edge

plastic covers on sills

Fail 11 Jan 2019 126,832 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox section (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front - tyre worn badly inner edge

offside front - tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,783 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)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 117,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 110,176 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,526 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 21 Nov 2014 102,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 94,952 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 85,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 84,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Boot area full

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,478 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 25 Nov 2010 64,915 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,829 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,572 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,862 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 PFK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PFK, 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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AF04 PFK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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