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AF54 NTV

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,265 mi
Last recorded145,265 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 145,265 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 145,001 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2019 134,635 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 134,635 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,847 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,792 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 121,469 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,079 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 109,004 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 105,068 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 105,065 miles

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

Oil level low.

Pass 20 May 2013 100,132 miles

Oil level low.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2012 93,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 86,241 miles

Rear tyres 3-4mm

n/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 76,855 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,290 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 64,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,231 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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AF54 NTV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NTV, 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 NTV registered?

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

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