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AJ54 JWO

2004 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

244,998 mi
Last recorded244,998 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 JWO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 244,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 244,993 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 242,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 242,404 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 238,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jan 2018 238,341 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2016 232,389 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 232,389 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 220,287 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 208,311 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 195,288 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 182,954 miles

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

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

both front and both rear brake discs corroded,need attention.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 171,320 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 159,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 145,567 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 133,529 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 133,529 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,955 miles

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

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 JWO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWO, 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 JWO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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