MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front flexi pipes perished
eml on
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front flexi pipes perished
eml on
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded urgent (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded urgent (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise strong air bag light illuminated on dash
advise strong emissions paseed on limit
advise strong nearside and offside front tyre badly worn on edges
advise strong offside rear tyre just above limit
offside rear brake caliper securing clip requires fitting correctly
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise strong air bag light illuminated on dash
advise strong emissions paseed on limit
advise strong nearside and offside front tyre badly worn on edges
advise strong offside rear tyre just above limit
brakes noisy require attention
offside rear brake caliper securing clip requires fitting correctly
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
idle speed irratic
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
idle speed irratic
both front tyres wearing unevenly
slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes
unable to fully inspect rear coil springs
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing unevenly
slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes
handbrake noisey requires inspection
corrosion to nearside rear coil spring
front brake discs worn
offside rear tyre getting low
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
corrosion to nearside rear coil spring
front brake discs worn
offside rear tyre getting low
nearside front tyre worn inner edge and stepping
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK04 VVM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VVM, 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 VVM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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