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AK04 JBE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,558 mi
Last recorded86,558 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 JBE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 86,558 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 86,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 84,441 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 84,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,503 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,798 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 80,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 78,283 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,069 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 72,378 miles

Centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2017 72,372 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2016 70,228 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and undertray fitted

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s/r number plate bulb lense cover deteriorating

oil level low

Fail 23 Jan 2016 70,195 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and undertray fitted

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s/r number plate bulb lense cover deteriorating

oil level low

Pass 17 Jan 2015 68,240 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s/f door check strap loose

Fail 10 Jan 2015 68,240 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s/f door check strap loose

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,750 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 61,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 61,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 51,643 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,217 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,737 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,846 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 10,425 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 JBE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AK04 JBE, 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 JBE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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