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AK04 WFU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,130 mi
Last recorded139,130 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 WFU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 139,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 134,452 miles

rear metal brake pipes over fuel tank corroded.(Marked).

tyres wearing low

Fail 3 Feb 2014 134,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear metal brake pipes over fuel tank corroded.(Marked).

steering rack damp around gaiters areas

tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2013 128,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 115,196 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 104,665 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,298 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 92,562 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 80,313 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)

rear brake pads approx 4mm

Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,196 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 WFU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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