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AK04 JHU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,179 mi
Last recorded156,179 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 JHU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 156,179 miles

Axle (1) suspension springs corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Axle (2) suspension springs corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Central Rear seat belt locking stork is not accessible (5.1.1)

Front brake pipes have surface corrosion present (3.6.B.2,c)

Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1,e)

Nearside Rear number plate lamp(s) sources have 29% illuminated (1.1.C.1,d)

Offside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that service/repairs are required (3.7.B.6,a)

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion present (3.6.B.2,c)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 156,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing panel (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing panel (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.49 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured lower arch panel (5.2.6)

Axle (1) suspension springs corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Axle (2) suspension springs corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Central Rear seat belt locking stork is not accessible (5.1.1)

Front brake pipes have surface corrosion present (3.6.B.2,c)

Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1,e)

Nearside Rear number plate lamp(s) sources have 29% illuminated (1.1.C.1,d)

Offside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E,1)

Offside Rear Lower outer wing panel has damage present (6.1.C,1)

Offside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that service/repairs are required (3.7.B.6,a)

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion present (3.6.B.2,c)

The park brake efficiency is operating close to the legal limit at 17% (3.7.B,7)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 143,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f lower arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2015 123,495 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 113,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear springs hardly visable

Pass 12 Jul 2013 106,353 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2012 95,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 95,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,308 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs corroded but not weakend

osf arch linner slightly loose

rear pads 2-3mm

rear springs hardly visable

Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,171 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 78,333 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 78,324 miles

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

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

osf arch linner loose not touching on lock to lock.

rear springs hardly visable.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,757 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)

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 JHU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JHU, 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 JHU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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