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A14 JEC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,323 mi
Last recorded78,323 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 JEC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 78,323 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 76,609 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 76,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,153 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 75,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 74,179 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,594 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 70,690 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,948 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,682 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,364 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,112 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,679 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,965 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,936 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,335 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 29,717 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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A14 JEC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A14 JEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 JEC registered?

A14 JEC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is A14 JEC safe to buy?

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