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AF54 NLU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,241 mi
Last recorded200,241 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 NLU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 200,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake wear warning light on

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes noisey

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 12 Aug 2015 200,241 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake wear warning light on

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes noisey

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 31 Jan 2014 189,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

handbrake travel

nearside front shock absorber weak

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight play in offside front antiroll bar D bush

Fail 29 Jan 2014 189,665 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

handbrake travel

nearside front shock absorber weak

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight play in offside front antiroll bar D bush

Pass 22 Jan 2013 176,617 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 176,617 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 164,240 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 153,148 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 153,148 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 148,777 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 134,591 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 134,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 23 Aug 2007 103,782 miles

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

front brake pads worn low on limit of 1.5 mm friction material left

n/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6 mm tread depth

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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AF54 NLU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF54 NLU, 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 AF54 NLU registered?

AF54 NLU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is AF54 NLU safe to buy?

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