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SF54 HFE

2004 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,022 mi
Last recorded123,022 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 382,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 HFE
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 123,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 112,672 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 97,372 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,817 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 75,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,296 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 99,291 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 98,414 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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SF54 HFE is a 2004 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 82,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF54 HFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF54 HFE registered?

SF54 HFE is a 2004 BMW 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SF54 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF54 HFE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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