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AK04 FBZ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,305 mi
Last recorded94,305 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 FBZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,305 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 94,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,240 miles

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

Rear tyres probably wrong size

Fail 29 Oct 2020 90,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres probably wrong size

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,019 miles

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 22 Feb 2018 88,632 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 87,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,566 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,661 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,704 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Feb 2014 67,704 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,711 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 53,888 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 53,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,245 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 16 Mar 2010 43,156 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 38,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,620 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,680 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,310 miles

small cuts in between tread of both rear and n/s/f tyres within mot limits

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 FBZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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