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AK04 ZTC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,769 mi
Last recorded99,769 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZTC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,445 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,860 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 91,997 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 91,997 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,972 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 91,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,364 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,998 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 52,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 41,833 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 41,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZTC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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