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AK54 WSX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,753 mi
Last recorded133,753 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 WSX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 133,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 133,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box heat shield loose

Intermittent amber brake light illuminating

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reg bulb lens missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 116,114 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2017 92,586 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ubcc

under-tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,714 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,670 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,782 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 57,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,146 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 54,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,061 miles

nearside reg plate light lens missing

Fail 8 Jun 2011 52,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside reg plate light lens missing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,635 miles

offside front tyre close to limit worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2009 38,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge poss tracking problem

offside front tyre close to limit worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,101 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW AND CUTS TO SIDEWALL H/BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 20,357 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 20,357 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WSX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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