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AJ04 DKA

2004 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

165,021 mi
Last recorded165,021 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 DKA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 165,021 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 165,021 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 160,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 160,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 2 holes cut into exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecurely fitted and rubbed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 148,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 140,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 132,640 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rear pips cordoded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 132,636 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rear pips cordoded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 122,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fornt to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 122,102 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fornt to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,304 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

amber brake pad lamp on

Fail 26 Sep 2017 107,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

amber brake pad lamp on

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,643 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil level getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,249 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 86,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,814 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 85,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml on

Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,747 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 74,057 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light stays on .

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,280 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,255 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,251 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 46,286 miles

slight gearbox oil leak no,plates no bs mark

Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,893 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,943 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,604 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 19,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AJ04 DKA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AJ04 DKA, 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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AJ04 DKA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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