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AO54 CNE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,657 mi
Last recorded95,657 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CNE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 95,657 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 95,657 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,541 miles

EML WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SIGNS OIL LEAKS

Pass 10 Dec 2015 89,289 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

signs of an oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,267 miles

CHLID SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR OF VEHICLE THERFORE SEAT BELT NOT FITTED

ENGINE NOISES NOTED POSSIBLY FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

ENGINE OIL LEAKS NOTED

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,022 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 84,010 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 84,003 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,837 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 78,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,859 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,826 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,570 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,989 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,664 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 CNE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 CNE, 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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AO54 CNE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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