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AK54 TFX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,541 mi
Last recorded95,541 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TFX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 95,541 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 95,541 miles

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

obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 91,221 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,155 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,922 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,922 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket slightly corroded

front no plate slightly cracked

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,269 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,706 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,544 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 TFX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TFX, 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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What year was AK54 TFX registered?

AK54 TFX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is AK54 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 TFX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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