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AK04 HZT

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,482 mi
Last recorded130,482 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HZT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 130,482 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 121,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,213 miles

oil leak

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2017 119,429 miles

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 2 Mar 2016 116,982 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 116,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 114,116 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 114,116 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 110,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 106,762 miles

front track control arm rear bushes weak

nearside rear tyre close to mot limits in places

Fail 24 Jan 2013 106,762 miles

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

front track control arm rear bushes weak

nearside rear tyre close to mot limits in places

Pass 21 Feb 2012 102,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,856 miles

Both front too rear brake pipes are rusty at rear.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 84,878 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,288 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 65,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing thin

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 HZT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HZT, 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 HZT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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