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AP54 HKN

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,928 mi
Last recorded127,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 HKN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 127,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 106,013 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 99,007 miles

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

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 7 Jan 2012 86,119 miles

front number plate in poor condition

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 6 Jan 2011 73,995 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 75,965 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 61,480 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,310 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 51,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,730 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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AP54 HKN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP54 HKN, 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

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What year was AP54 HKN registered?

AP54 HKN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is AP54 HKN safe to buy?

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