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AO54 CPE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,290 mi
Last recorded128,290 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CPE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 128,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 128,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 118,510 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 118,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 108,308 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 97,817 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,850 miles

both rear tyres very close to limit

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,655 miles

advise front discs getting lipped

advise front tyres getting worn on the edges

advise front wishbone bushes getting weak

advise slight lip rear discs

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,447 miles

advise n/s/r tyre getting close to the tread wear markers

very strong advise o/s/r tyre right on the limit at time of tes

Fail 22 Sep 2010 69,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

advise n/s/r tyre getting close to the tread wear markers

very strong advise o/s/r tyre right on the limit at time of tes

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,268 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 56,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 43,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,714 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 CPE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CPE, 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 CPE registered?

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

Is AO54 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 CPE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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