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AJ54 FLW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,513 mi
Last recorded190,513 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 190,513 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 182,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 182,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 170,237 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 158,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 148,417 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 148,417 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 140,465 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 23 Dec 2013 131,307 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 131,307 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 119,158 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 119,151 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 103,692 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,721 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,850 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,118 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,621 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,736 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 FLW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FLW, 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 FLW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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