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AJ04 GYG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,680 mi
Last recorded142,680 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 GYG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 142,680 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 142,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 142,539 miles

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

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 17 Jun 2024 140,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 134,784 miles

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

hand brake 16 % minimum

Pass 1 Jun 2022 132,434 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 132,433 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 131,337 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 130,600 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 130,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK GAITER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 129,930 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 129,929 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 127,242 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 124,035 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 124,035 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 114,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 114,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,843 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,389 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 93,389 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,168 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,528 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,463 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,926 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,584 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 39,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,868 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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AJ04 GYG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ04 GYG, 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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AJ04 GYG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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