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AX04 VKM

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,117 mi
Last recorded181,117 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VKM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 181,117 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 181,053 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2017 168,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 1 Aug 2017 168,857 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jul 2016 160,811 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded right (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r seat has child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2016 160,786 miles

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded right (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r seat has child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2015 152,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2015 152,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 147,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2014 147,144 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2013 143,379 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 140,755 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 140,581 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 128,048 miles

o/s/f brake hose perished

Fail 28 Jun 2012 127,956 miles

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

o/s/f brake hose perished

Pass 13 Jul 2011 118,229 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 118,229 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 109,958 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 100,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 90,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 82,309 miles

wear on nearside ball joint

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 VKM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VKM, 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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AX04 VKM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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