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AV54 SYR

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,317 mi
Last recorded112,317 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 SYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 112,317 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 112,317 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 107,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s handbrake has lower reading may need attention

Pass 17 Dec 2014 107,973 miles

o/s handbrake has lower reading may need attention

Pass 11 Dec 2013 102,985 miles

offside rear tyre split in side wall

Fail 11 Dec 2013 102,948 miles

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

offside rear tyre split in side wall

Pass 7 Dec 2012 96,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,205 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,486 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,480 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 71,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,865 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,807 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AV54 SYR is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 AV54 SYR, 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 AV54 SYR registered?

AV54 SYR is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is AV54 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 SYR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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