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AK04 EZX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,826 mi
Last recorded129,826 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 EZX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 129,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 129,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 125,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 121,286 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 119,005 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 114,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 112,517 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 112,168 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2020 112,122 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2019 110,977 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,253 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 109,252 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer supporting bracket missing

Pass 6 May 2016 101,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust supporting bracket deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 97,476 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 97,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 88,996 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 80,959 miles

Near side rear tyre close to legal limit

Near side rear,front underside body has corrosion beginning to appear close to sub frame mounting.

Near side rear,rear underside body has corrosion beginning to appear close to sub frame mounting.

Off side rear,rear underside body has corrosion beginning to appear close to sub frame mounting.

Fail 31 May 2013 80,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Near side rear tyre close to legal limit

Near side rear,front underside body has corrosion beginning to appear close to sub frame mounting.

Near side rear,rear underside body has corrosion beginning to appear close to sub frame mounting.

Off side rear,rear underside body has corrosion beginning to appear close to sub frame mounting.

Pass 30 May 2012 74,749 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 66,404 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2010 57,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,110 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on egdes

centre exhaust bracket in poor condtion

damage to tyre sidewalls

n/s/r tyre wearing inner egdes

rear pads wearing low

Pass 12 May 2008 38,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 25,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,848 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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AK04 EZX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EZX, 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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AK04 EZX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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