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AK54 KJV

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,140 mi
Last recorded168,140 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KJV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 168,140 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 168,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 155,544 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 155,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 144,084 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front steering gaiter insecure

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 144,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front steering gaiter insecure

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 131,586 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 131,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 119,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,602 miles

front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear screen washer/ wiper not working

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,155 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

nearside front inner wheel arch liner panel slight damage

nearside front lower suspension ball joint slight movement

nearside rear tyre tread small cuts and inner edge starting to wear

rear wiper not working

Fail 20 Sep 2011 95,005 miles

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

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

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

both front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

nearside front inner wheel arch liner panel slight damage

nearside front lower suspension ball joint slight movement

nearside rear tyre tread small cuts and inner edge starting to wear

offside front tyre tread worn low on edges

rear wiper not working

Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,510 miles

centre exhaust bracket starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,402 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit

offside rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,107 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,676 miles

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

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

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

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 KJV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KJV, 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 KJV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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