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A6 JWE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,770 mi
Last recorded68,770 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 JWE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,770 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 68,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 63,398 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 58,909 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 58,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 56,944 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,750 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,732 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,169 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,556 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,396 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,245 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall slight damage. emissions too clean

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,046 miles

no emissions reading too clean

Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,464 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,971 miles

nail in nsf and osr tyres,

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,820 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,966 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,203 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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A6 JWE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A6 JWE, 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 A6 JWE registered?

A6 JWE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is A6 JWE safe to buy?

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