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AK04 ZVV

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

226,380 mi
Last recorded226,380 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZVV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 226,380 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 225,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper is loose

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure under wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front oil leak

Nearside Front spot lamp lens smashed

Nearside head lamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front plastic inner wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear alloy wheel damaged on inner edge

n/s and o/s plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sill area

tyre warning light is ON

Pass 31 Oct 2017 217,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on the inner edge and also has damage to the outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front spot lamp glass damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s plastic sill cover fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sill area

Fail 30 Oct 2017 217,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on the inner edge and also has damage to the outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front spot lamp glass damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s plastic sill cover fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sill area

Pass 31 Oct 2016 207,573 miles

horn tone dull but can be heard by other road users

Fail 31 Oct 2016 207,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

horn tone dull but can be heard by other road users

Pass 6 Nov 2015 191,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 191,433 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 165,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 165,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 125,097 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 105,735 miles

o/s/r anti rattle spring missing from brake caliper

Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,007 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 690,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 68,647 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,643 miles

heavy white/grey smoke emmissions (not excessive)

parking brake travel excessive

Pass 23 May 2008 55,753 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT AND BOTH HAVE ONE NAIL IN EACH TREAD

Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZVV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZVV, 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 ZVV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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