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A9 AWS

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,057 mi
Last recorded104,057 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 AWS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 104,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 103,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,459 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 102,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 101,573 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,076 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,234 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,951 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,558 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,116 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 93,310 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 89,630 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,256 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,262 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 78,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,883 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 72,356 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,209 miles

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

n/s/f fog light cracked slightly

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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A9 AWS is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 A9 AWS, 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 A9 AWS registered?

A9 AWS is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is A9 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 AWS shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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