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AK04 CLX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,154 mi
Last recorded192,154 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 CLX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2016 192,154 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 169,769 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 155,485 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 140,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 131,120 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 120,455 miles

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

slight play in both wishbone bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2010 100,576 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,739 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AK04 CLX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK04 CLX, 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 AK04 CLX registered?

AK04 CLX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is AK04 CLX safe to buy?

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