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AJ54 CZM

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,424 mi
Last recorded140,424 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CZM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,424 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 140,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 132,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 132,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 126,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 125,974 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear perished

Pass 30 Oct 2015 121,523 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 116,917 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 109,548 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 109,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 102,981 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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)

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear brake pads worn thin

Rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension wishbone rear bushes have movement

Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,450 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 79,528 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,930 miles

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

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

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)

cuts in front tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,380 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 CZM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CZM, 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 CZM registered?

AJ54 CZM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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