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AJ04 KHA

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,589 mi
Last recorded111,589 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 KHA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 111,589 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 111,589 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 107,813 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,294 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 103,294 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,295 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,236 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 94,575 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 86,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perishing, worn on edges and nail in tread.

Splits in inner and outer sidewalls of offside rear tyre.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 76,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front tyre perishing, worn on edges and nail in tread.

Splits in inner and outer sidewalls of offside rear tyre.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,023 miles

Oil leak

Run flat light on.

Slight play in offside rack end

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside rear tyre has cuts to inner and outer sidewalls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,998 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 64,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 53,737 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,598 miles

advise rear tyres changed, splits/cuts inner sidewalls (n/s worst)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,992 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 33,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,796 miles

2254018 front 2553518 rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads are low

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge of tread + sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre worn low edges of tread

o/s/r tyre tread depth low, 3mm

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 KHA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KHA, 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 KHA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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