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AK54 GYU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,671 mi
Last recorded99,671 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,671 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,411 miles

Nearside rear heat shield slightly loose

Offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,935 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 83,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,657 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,996 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,542 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014
Fail 28 Oct 2014

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,363 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 43,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked and perished.

Offside rear tyre tread cracked and perished.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,219 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked and perished.

Offside rear tyre tread cracked and perished.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,869 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal starting to split

nearside front tyre badly cracked inbetween tread

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge/no tread

offside front tyre badly cracked inbetween tread

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,386 miles

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

ad fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 21 Oct 2009 32,370 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

ad fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,949 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,347 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 GYU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GYU, 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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AK54 GYU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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