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AK54 GXD

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,376 mi
Last recorded93,376 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 GXD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 93,376 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2025 80,834 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 73,659 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 64,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 50,868 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 50,868 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively leaking from bleeding nipple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,639 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 48,639 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 46,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 46,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 43,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,327 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 40,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,888 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011
Fail 26 Mar 2011

Nearside Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 32,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,001 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 29,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,130 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 GXD is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK54 GXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK54 GXD registered?

AK54 GXD is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is AK54 GXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 GXD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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