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AK04 VVT

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,519 mi
Last recorded174,519 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VVT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 174,519 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

DAMAGE F CROSS MEMBER.

DAMAGE MISC ROAD WHEELS.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

TYRE-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 174,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

DAMAGE F CROSS MEMBER.

DAMAGE MISC ROAD WHEELS.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

TYRE-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 174,510 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

DAMAGE MISC ROAD WHEELS.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

TYRE O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 19 May 2016 165,603 miles

both front indicators getting a bit white

both front rubber bushes on front suspension arms worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 158,448 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.DAMAGE F SUBFRAME.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT/DISCS WORN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BALL JOINT WORN.ALL INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 158,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.DAMAGE F SUBFRAME.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT/DISCS WORN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BALL JOINT WORN.ALL INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.

Pass 7 May 2014 152,484 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY N/S/F OUTER BALL JOINT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.

Fail 6 May 2014 152,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY N/S/F OUTER BALL JOINT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 136,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 118,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

heatsheild above rear silencer insecure

Fail 2 May 2012 118,722 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

heatsheild above rear silencer insecure

Pass 11 May 2011 94,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 72,525 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 72,525 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,713 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 62,388 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 57,399 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 VVT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VVT, 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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What year was AK04 VVT registered?

AK04 VVT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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