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AX54 EGF

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,054 mi
Last recorded114,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 EGF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 114,054 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 114,053 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads gone metal to metal with disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no friction material left, metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil level on min

Offside Front wheel seized

Pass 25 May 2019 110,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 110,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 105,055 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,650 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 91,928 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,551 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 84,390 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,054 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,807 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 50,807 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,065 miles

front washers weak

o/s front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,820 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 9,850 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 9,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EGF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EGF, 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 AX54 EGF registered?

AX54 EGF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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