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AK04 ZTY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,348 mi
Last recorded165,348 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 165,348 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 6 May 2022 165,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 142,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 128,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 115,040 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play/cracking nearside and offside suspension wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 102,644 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing + slight misting oil (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 19 May 2018 102,331 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front excessively blowing/insecure (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s wiper blades excessively split (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly cracking/splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx. 80/90% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing + slight misting oil (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 17 May 2017 88,541 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s o/s rear handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust section insecure + blowing

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint bondings

Fail 16 May 2017 88,432 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front lower wishbone rear bush excess split + play (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s o/s rear handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust section insecure + blowing

o/s rear light slightly dull

rear bulb warning light on

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint bondings

windscreen washer warning light on

Pass 14 May 2016 70,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 58,712 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 49,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 44,015 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,227 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,231 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,347 miles

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

Fail 4 Apr 2008 46,890 miles

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

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,110 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 ZTY 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 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 ZTY, 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 ZTY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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