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AX54 BXO

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,219 mi
Last recorded112,219 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 BXO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 112,219 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 108,633 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 108,633 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 104,211 miles

engine smokes slightly

Fail 27 Dec 2017 104,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine smokes slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,389 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake pads getting low

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 93,114 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 93,114 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 83,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 71,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,127 miles

Front and rear discs slighty worn

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,565 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 58,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut

Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,555 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,899 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,091 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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AX54 BXO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AX54 BXO, 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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AX54 BXO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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