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AK54 YFC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,893 mi
Last recorded96,893 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,893 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 83,829 miles

All indicators are getting pale

Both rear tyres are starting to get low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Diff has slight oil leak

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Front brake hoses are perished

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2016 83,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake hoses are perished

All indicators are getting pale

Both rear tyres are starting to get low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Diff has slight oil leak

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,238 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,484 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 58,484 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,804 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 45,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes pitted

unable to view rear coil springs

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,770 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 33,713 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 32,879 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,794 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,582 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 18,540 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

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 YFC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK54 YFC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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