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AK04 XED

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,071 mi
Last recorded92,071 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XED
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 92,071 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 92,060 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE TORN

Pass 4 May 2017 88,124 miles

Nearside Rear CALIPER ANTI VIBRATION PIN MISSING

Pass 21 Apr 2016 82,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,775 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,833 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,017 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 69,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,657 miles

air con leak

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

oil on exhaust front pipe

rear brake discs and pads partly worn

Fail 15 Jul 2011 62,657 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

oil on exhaust front pipe

rear brake discs and pads partly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,812 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,638 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,765 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 30,433 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 XED is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XED, 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 XED is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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