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AP04 KWK

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,698 mi
Last recorded128,698 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 KWK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 128,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 121,675 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 121,675 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2013 118,091 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 118,091 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 110,817 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 104,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 104,211 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 85,626 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 85,626 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,225 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 71,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,996 miles

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

front bolt on cross member has o/s damage

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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AP04 KWK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP04 KWK, 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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AP04 KWK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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