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AF54 NMM

2004 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,435 mi
Last recorded190,435 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 NMM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 190,435 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 190,435 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 174,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn and close to legal limt (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 158,795 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 133,242 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,011 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 96,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,043 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,754 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,592 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,234 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 67,234 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,670 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,454 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 38,454 miles

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

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 NMM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NMM, 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 NMM registered?

AF54 NMM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is AF54 NMM safe to buy?

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