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AJ54 AYW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,621 mi
Last recorded160,621 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 AYW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 160,621 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 150,457 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 140,945 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 131,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 116,570 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 116,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 172,260 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 150,462 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 126,119 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 100,154 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 75,140 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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AJ54 AYW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AJ54 AYW, 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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What year was AJ54 AYW registered?

AJ54 AYW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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