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AX04 KZT

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,915 mi
Last recorded150,915 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 KZT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 150,915 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material three brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 144,498 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 144,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 135,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear tyres have cuts in tread

hand brake has just met requirements 16%

Fail 18 May 2016 135,640 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake wear indicator wire broken

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear tyres have cuts in tread

brake warning light on

hand brake has just met requirements 16%

Pass 18 May 2015 126,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 116,202 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 116,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake warning light on.

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 111,417 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,992 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 104,985 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,229 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 87,678 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 87,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,051 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 61,014 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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AX04 KZT 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 68.8%.

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 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 AX04 KZT, 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 AX04 KZT registered?

AX04 KZT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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