MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,059 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering malfunctioning Heavy & Noisey (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
PAS noisey and weak at idle
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front suspension arm bushes has some play
o/s/r parking brake has slightly lower reading
both front tyresworn on edges
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AK04 JHF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 JHF, 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 JHF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2004.
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