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AK54 CWG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

215,324 mi
Last recorded215,324 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 CWG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 215,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 215,324 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 206,679 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2014 202,035 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 190,590 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 181,502 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 181,502 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 171,437 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)

Pass 4 May 2012 163,361 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 153,366 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 153,366 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 152,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 152,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 136,744 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 136,319 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 121,982 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 106,274 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 106,215 miles

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

n/s stop light using secondary bulb

Pass 19 Oct 2007 92,252 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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AK54 CWG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK54 CWG, 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 AK54 CWG registered?

AK54 CWG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is AK54 CWG safe to buy?

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