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AJ54 FMM

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,407 mi
Last recorded182,407 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 182,407 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 175,848 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 175,829 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn allowing lateral movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 173,631 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle including outer sills

Pass 2 Nov 2017 170,294 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 167,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 166,958 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 159,539 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 150,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 146,007 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 140,868 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 136,551 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 131,532 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 123,693 miles

Air bag light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 123,692 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Air bag light on

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 87,483 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 FMM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FMM, 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 FMM registered?

AJ54 FMM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is AJ54 FMM safe to buy?

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