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AK54 YZG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,187 mi
Last recorded129,187 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YZG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 129,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 123,988 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 123,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play in n/s/f coil over.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 120,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 120,777 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 112,176 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 102,636 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 102,636 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 96,099 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,941 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,601 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc,s worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 77,601 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc,s worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,580 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,625 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,176 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,253 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,394 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,543 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 17,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 12,639 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 YZG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

AK54 YZG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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