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AE54 VXC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,365 mi
Last recorded141,365 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VXC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 141,365 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 141,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 138,717 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 138,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 135,088 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside - front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to offside rear floor area's

nearside parking brake effort is lower than the offside

offside wiper blade is deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2022 135,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside - front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to offside rear floor area's

nearside parking brake effort is lower than the offside

offside wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2021 134,408 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 133,953 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 133,953 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 133,239 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 131,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 128,388 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,174 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 125,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 121,313 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 116,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 109,173 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 102,882 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 99,211 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 92,250 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 73,799 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 56,004 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,541 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 7,513 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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AE54 VXC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE54 VXC, 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 AE54 VXC registered?

AE54 VXC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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