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AF54 NTL

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,432 mi
Last recorded137,432 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 NTL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 137,432 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 137,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,210 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,870 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 108,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 98,551 miles

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

n/s/r side light has some leds not working.(More than 50%)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,316 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 64,231 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,081 miles

Brake pad warning light reains on

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 NTL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF54 NTL, 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 NTL registered?

AF54 NTL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AF54 NTL safe to buy?

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