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AK04 ZUA

2004 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,011 mi
Last recorded169,011 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZUA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 169,011 miles

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

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

engine managment light is on

rear brake disces worn lip on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2010 150,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 123,514 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2009 122,988 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust loose

under engine gaurd fitted

Pass 24 May 2008 97,701 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 75,851 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 ZUA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

AK04 ZUA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AK04 ZUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 ZUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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