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AO54 CPK

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,617 mi
Last recorded166,617 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CPK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 166,617 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 158,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 158,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 148,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 136,272 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 136,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 127,586 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 127,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 118,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,519 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 109,519 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 100,980 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 100,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 90,843 miles

Nearside rear tyre has several cuts on outerwall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 26 Oct 2012 90,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front tyre has several cuts on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear jacking block missing

Fail 10 Mar 2011 73,558 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,558 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 55,007 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,076 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,271 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)

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 CPK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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