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AV54 VRM

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,032 mi
Last recorded63,032 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VRM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,032 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,682 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive possibly pas pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel cap perished

Pass 12 Sep 2019 58,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 55,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge with perishing along inner sidewall.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,288 miles

Nearside Rear Disc in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,395 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,269 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,572 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,837 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2010 35,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,076 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,534 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,594 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 VRM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

AV54 VRM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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