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RK54 AUX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,318 mi
Last recorded165,318 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 AUX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 165,318 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Arch liner loose

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

Oil leak ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 165,318 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Arch liner loose

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

Oil leak ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 156,598 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 156,595 miles

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)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 146,288 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges and both have cuts in them

Oil light on

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 145,941 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s front & o/s rear cuts in tyres

oil light on

Pass 28 Apr 2014 131,372 miles

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 14 Dec 2012 127,118 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 118,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 109,216 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 109,210 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 103,419 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2009 103,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2008 94,524 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,799 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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RK54 AUX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK54 AUX, 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 RK54 AUX registered?

RK54 AUX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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