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AK04 ZTE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,968 mi
Last recorded154,968 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 154,968 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyres damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2015 145,442 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front o/s/f and o/s/r tyres damaged outer side walls

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 145,435 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front o/s/f and o/s/r tyres damaged outer side walls

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 130,313 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s f tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2014 130,298 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s f tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2013 114,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 112,186 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 112,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 107,632 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 107,631 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 100,580 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 90,011 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 83,933 miles

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

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 ZTE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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