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AE04 TGJ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,790 mi
Last recorded119,790 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 TGJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 119,790 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 105,830 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 103,432 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 101,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 98,081 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak

slight water leak from back of engine

Fail 4 Jan 2016 98,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight water leak from back of engine

Pass 2 Jan 2015 93,878 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,297 miles

scratches on windscreen

Fail 7 Jan 2014 87,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

scratches on windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,951 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyre wear low

Fail 13 Nov 2012 79,951 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyre wear low

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,159 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,736 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,927 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 62,927 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 53,332 miles

the o/s park brake is low on performance

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,503 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,486 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AE04 TGJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE04 TGJ, 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 AE04 TGJ registered?

AE04 TGJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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