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AJ04 YWL

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

133,754 mi
Last recorded133,754 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 YWL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 133,754 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 132,575 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 124,785 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 118,667 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 112,463 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 105,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 99,028 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,417 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,489 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 80,781 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,263 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,522 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 53,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 46,586 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 39,001 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,489 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,158 miles

Cenre rear seat belt not checked-unable to locate seat belt.

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge-not to cords.

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 YWL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AJ04 YWL, 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 AJ04 YWL registered?

AJ04 YWL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2004.

Is AJ04 YWL safe to buy?

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