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AK04 ZWD

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,133 mi
Last recorded122,133 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 122,133 miles

rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 31 Mar 2015 118,093 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 118,086 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 115,113 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 108,012 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,293 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,364 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 81,379 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 68,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 56,289 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 43,236 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,434 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)

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 ZWD is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZWD, 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 ZWD registered?

AK04 ZWD is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AK04 ZWD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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