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AF54 VSF

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,591 mi
Last recorded121,591 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 VSF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2019 121,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

both front wings corrodd on arches

Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 115,733 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside rear inner side walls split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 110,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes running on nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front wheels and tyres have damage from curbing

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on inner walls

nearside front tyre cracking on inner wall

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion to rear jacking points

Pass 1 Oct 2016 103,900 miles

Front nearside and offside tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 96,659 miles

both rear tyre treads on limit

nearside rear seat belt used with child seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear jacking rubber mount missing

offside rear seat belt locking arm case damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,574 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 90,574 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,334 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,469 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 81,451 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,229 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,304 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 67,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,430 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,303 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 VSF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VSF, 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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AF54 VSF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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