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AD54 JWU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,185 mi
Last recorded125,185 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 JWU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 125,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 115,590 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 107,261 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 99,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 88,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 61,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,998 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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AD54 JWU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AD54 JWU, 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 AD54 JWU registered?

AD54 JWU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is AD54 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 JWU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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