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AO54 CMY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,598 mi
Last recorded96,598 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,598 miles

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion on retaining clip to body

Fail 11 Feb 2016 96,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion on retaining clip to body

Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 94,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 75,699 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,665 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 52,423 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,210 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,938 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,969 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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AO54 CMY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AO54 CMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO54 CMY?

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What year was AO54 CMY registered?

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

Is AO54 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 CMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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