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AK54 GYC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,970 mi
Last recorded121,970 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 GYC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 121,970 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 121,964 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 109,192 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 109,192 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 89,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,978 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 22 Aug 2011 57,977 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 10 Sep 2010 46,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2010 46,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,216 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,450 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,743 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 GYC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK54 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

AK54 GYC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is AK54 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 GYC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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