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AO04 KXK

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,393 mi
Last recorded130,393 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 KXK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 130,393 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 120,700 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bpoth front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2015 113,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bpoth front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,376 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,210 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,400 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,023 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 80,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,004 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,896 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,108 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 38,159 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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AO04 KXK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AO04 KXK, 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 AO04 KXK registered?

AO04 KXK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is AO04 KXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 KXK 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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