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A2 JSO

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

182,515 mi
Last recorded182,515 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 JSO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 182,515 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 182,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 175,800 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 172,562 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 169,553 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 166,051 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 159,211 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 149,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 141,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 135,661 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 135,661 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 126,081 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,276 miles

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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 108,219 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,219 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 101,203 miles

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

wiper blades judder across screen

Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,807 miles

Front wipers noisy

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,355 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 65,233 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,811 miles

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

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)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to wear limit

Fail 4 Nov 2008 49,228 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to wear limit

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,158 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)

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 23 Aug 2007 19,455 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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A2 JSO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A2 JSO, 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 A2 JSO registered?

A2 JSO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is A2 JSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 JSO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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