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AM54 HAY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,303 mi
Last recorded157,303 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM54 HAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 157,303 miles

Both rear shocks damaged and have a reduced damping effect

Both rear tyres low and worn heavily on edges

Corrosion throughout underside

Pass 7 Dec 2020 151,026 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 150,895 miles

Driver's door hinge missing centre restrictor strap insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 148,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 148,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 148,918 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 141,896 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion various areas underside (6.1.B.2)

parkbrake just met minimum efficiency at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2016 138,058 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 138,058 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

drivers door check strap breaking away from a pillier

Fail 11 Nov 2016 138,057 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault on dim (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on dim

drivers door check strap breaking away from a pillier

Pass 18 Nov 2015 127,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 116,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 116,969 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 108,582 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,531 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 98,531 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 89,115 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 82,709 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,762 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,672 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,768 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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AM54 HAY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM54 HAY, 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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AM54 HAY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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