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AJ54 BVG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,892 mi
Last recorded70,892 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 BVG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 70,892 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 65,107 miles

Lower Multiple suspension and brake components are corroded but not weakened seriously

Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH OFF/SIDE AND NEAR/SIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH OFF/SIDE AND NEAR/SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH OFF/SIDE AND NEAR/SIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BTOH OFF/SIDE AND NEAR/SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 61,996 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 61,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On pipe welding to the little exhaust box between fuel tanks. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both are perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front and rear brake calipers sliders dust caps are missing.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cluster lens has humidity inside, brake light and position lamp are slightly affected as well. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear The headlamp levelling sensor arm on the suspension is getting deteriorated.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 58,981 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror arm.

Nearside Front and rear brake calipers sliders dust caps are missing.

Offside Lower Exhaust mounting defective The mounting at the side of gear box had originally two bolts between pipes that due corrosion are disappearing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear The headlamp levelling sensor arm fitted on suspension is getting deteriorated due corrosion on joints.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs are getting corroded at lower part. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 58,933 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both sides. Also some of the working sources keep flashing and colour can be not the right one. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal is deteriorated. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer one. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracking between outer wall and tread, is also getting worn inside and has several cuts on outer part of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror arm.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer wall and two cuts on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front and rear brake calipers sliders dust caps are missing.

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Slight humidity inside. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Exhaust mounting defective The mounting at the side of gear box had originally two bolts between pipes that due corrosion are disappearing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear The headlamp levelling sensor arm fitted on suspension is getting deteriorated due corrosion on joints.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs are getting corroded at lower part. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 53,354 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 53,121 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pinion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pinion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,080 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 40,785 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,420 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,918 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,066 miles

Both rear tyres at 1.6mm

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 36,066 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both rear tyres at 1.6mm

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 17 Oct 2012 34,243 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

headlamp wash inop

screenwash spray becoming poor

wipers becoming poor

Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,425 miles

slight wear on outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,108 miles

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 27 Oct 2010 28,108 miles

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

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,270 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,170 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer rim protector

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,849 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 BVG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BVG, 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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AJ54 BVG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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