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AK54 GYX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,441 mi
Last recorded138,441 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 GYX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 138,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil low

Pass 10 Oct 2011 130,563 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 130,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 129,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

drivers front seat belt slow too retract

major oil leak from engine

small chip in zone a of windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2010 129,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

drivers front seat belt slow too retract

major oil leak from engine

small chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2009 116,420 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 16 Sep 2008 101,985 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 101,985 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 81,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,863 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 GYX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GYX, 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 GYX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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