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AV54 HLU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,901 mi
Last recorded76,901 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 HLU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,901 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 70,693 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 70,693 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 62,621 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 62,621 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 52,606 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,386 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,823 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,185 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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AV54 HLU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV54 HLU, 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

How do I check the history of AV54 HLU?

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What year was AV54 HLU registered?

AV54 HLU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AV54 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 HLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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