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AK54 KKH

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,551 mi
Last recorded151,551 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KKH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 151,551 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 151,551 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 151,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour And Off side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak ()

Hand brake travel

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 142,130 miles

oil leak, exhaust system coroded, covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2016 142,129 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak, exhaust system coroded, covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 May 2015 131,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 129,938 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 129,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 110,491 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,361 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,062 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,248 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 59,248 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,538 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 38,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 KKH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KKH, 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 KKH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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