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AV54 SYT

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,777 mi
Last recorded127,777 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 SYT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 127,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

offside front door check strap broken

outer sill covers and engine covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 30 May 2017 127,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

offside front door check strap broken

outer sill covers and engine covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 15 May 2017 127,767 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing outer spring (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 17 May 2016 121,817 miles

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated (cuts on tread )

Fail 10 May 2016 121,633 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front deteriorated cuts on tread

Pass 15 May 2015 115,242 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 May 2015 115,242 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 109,463 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2013 104,151 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT

CHIPS IN SCREEN

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS ARE WORN

STRONG ADVISE :N/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 1 May 2013 104,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT

CHIPS IN SCREEN

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS ARE WORN

STRONG ADVISE :N/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 7 Dec 2011 94,681 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2011 94,681 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2010 87,035 miles

Advise both front tyres worn low on shoulders

Pass 27 Nov 2009 75,066 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 62,518 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,188 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

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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AV54 SYT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SYT, 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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AV54 SYT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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