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AK54 YZZ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,002 mi
Last recorded99,002 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YZZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 99,002 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & offside rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 99,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & offside rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 95,178 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 88,858 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 88,858 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,492 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

wear in both front brake discs

Fail 31 Aug 2016 81,492 miles

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)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,970 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight wear all 4 brake discs

Fail 2 Sep 2015 78,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight wear all 4 brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,953 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT WEAR IN ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,296 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS

Fail 3 Sep 2013 72,296 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,415 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,640 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,992 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2009 43,616 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

lambda sensor wires broken engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,020 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 32,020 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YZZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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