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AO54 BLN

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,261 mi
Last recorded91,261 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 BLN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,261 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 91,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,625 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,691 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 53,511 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,245 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,013 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,167 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,341 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2009 32,524 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,132 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to get low (3mm)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 27,070 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyre treads starting to get low (3mm)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 2,332 miles

N/S/f tyre worn on outer edge.

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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AO54 BLN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO54 BLN, 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 AO54 BLN registered?

AO54 BLN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AO54 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 BLN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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