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AK04 ZTP

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

305,101 mi
Last recorded305,101 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZTP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 305,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2018 305,101 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel system (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

brake warning lights illuminated

sill covers fitted

traction control light illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 290,589 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 290,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 272,452 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2016 272,452 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 254,797 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)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2015 254,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2014 233,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 233,347 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 213,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 213,831 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 194,533 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 165,917 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 130,232 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on tread

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Sep 2010 129,926 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

osr tyre

rear top shock bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2009 101,691 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 101,691 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Exhaust mounting bracket broken, but system still support.

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

Off side front tyre wearing low.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 92,376 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 80,972 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 ZTP is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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