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AEZ 3209

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

132,123 mi
Last recorded132,123 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 3209
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 132,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion around all 4 jacking points

Pass 15 Oct 2024 126,109 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 126,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,188 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 115,183 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,806 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti roll bar D-bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracked on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 109,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti roll bar D-bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracked on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose not clipped in position

Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,795 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,047 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 87,047 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,951 miles

handbrake 16%

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 75,570 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 73,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,358 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,743 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 68,730 miles

Airbag light on.

Eyelet bushes soft.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear washer n/w.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 68,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on.

Eyelet bushes soft.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear washer n/w.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,462 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 65,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 61,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,997 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 36,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seatbelt retianing button missing

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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AEZ 3209 is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AEZ 3209, 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 AEZ 3209 registered?

AEZ 3209 is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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