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AJ04 YWF

2004 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

149,318 mi
Last recorded149,318 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 YWF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 149,318 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 149,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 146,382 miles

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

oil warning light on /coolant light on (burning oil)

Fail 30 Sep 2022 146,381 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

oil warning light on/ coolant light on / burning oil

Pass 23 Sep 2021 143,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and perished outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine burning oil

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2021 143,309 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and perished outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine burning oil

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2020 140,128 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2020 140,127 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2019 136,572 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2019 136,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering inoperative drive belt broken (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2018 131,064 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2018 131,064 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative and all not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 126,237 miles

engine burning oil and leaks .

engine management light on.

low reading on offside hand brake

both front flexible brake hoses surface cracks .

Fail 5 Sep 2017 126,237 miles

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

both front brake discs shows signs of wear.

both front flexible brake hoses surface cracks .

engine burning oil and leaks .

engine management light on.

low reading on offside hand brake

Pass 23 Sep 2016 119,597 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted

oil leak

signs of perishing on both the front flexy brake hose's

Fail 23 Sep 2016 119,597 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside rear inner (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted

oil leak

signs of perishing on both the front flexy brake hose's

Pass 7 Aug 2015 113,277 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 106,471 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2014 106,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 92,194 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,137 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 85,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,806 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,104 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres edges worn

brake pad warning light on

eml on + 1 other light on

Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,511 miles

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

OS & NS front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 9 Jul 2008 59,511 miles

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

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

Both rear out CV gaiters just starting to leak

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

Hand brake at end of acceptable travel

OS & NS front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Rear brakes very noisey

Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 47,178 miles

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

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

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 YWF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YWF, 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 YWF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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