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AJ04 YWM

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,628 mi
Last recorded198,628 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 YWM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 198,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,7mm(also inner sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (front inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s hand brake low effort

rear discs pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 184,110 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear discs slightly scored

Fail 12 Jun 2015 184,108 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 3 Jun 2014 169,022 miles

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

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

e/m light on

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2014 169,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

e/m light on

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Jun 2013 151,508 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer lower sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2012 130,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 114,080 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 114,080 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,609 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,250 miles

N/S/F wiper just starting to split.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear of n/s/f subframe slight damage.

Pass 24 May 2008 75,225 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 74,951 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 56,155 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 55,912 miles

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

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 YWM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YWM, 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 YWM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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