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AK04 ZTT

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,154 mi
Last recorded125,154 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 125,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn to minimum

front suspension arms rear bushes worn

offside front tyre worn

Fail 25 Oct 2012 125,154 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn to minimum

front suspension arms rear bushes worn

offside front tyre worn

Pass 1 Dec 2011 114,149 miles

both rear tyres starting to mishape

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 29 Nov 2011 114,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres starting to mishape

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2010 101,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2009 91,854 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 91,854 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 82,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 66,234 miles

FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

N.S.F JACK MOUNT MISSING

N.S.F TYRE HAS SMALL CUT ON INNER SIDE WALL

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 ZTT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZTT, 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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What year was AK04 ZTT registered?

AK04 ZTT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is AK04 ZTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 ZTT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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