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AK54 UVH

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,423 mi
Last recorded143,423 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 143,423 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 135,994 miles

Child seat fitted O/S/R not allowing full inspection on adult belt

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 135,981 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted O/S/R not allowing full inspection on adult belt

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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 131,274 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 130,192 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 130,192 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 120,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 102,110 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,243 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 85,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 69,681 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,947 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 50,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UVH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

AK54 UVH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is AK54 UVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 UVH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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