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AF54 NVD

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,350 mi
Last recorded81,350 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 NVD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,350 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,998 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 59,998 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 56,906 miles

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

Rear indicator bulbs slightly mdis-coloured

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,906 miles

Rear indicator bulbs slightly mdis-coloured

Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,497 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 48,497 miles

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

front exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,983 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 NVD is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF54 NVD registered?

AF54 NVD is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is AF54 NVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 NVD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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