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AJ54 WKG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,252 mi
Last recorded139,252 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WKG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 139,252 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side, at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both side rear brake calipers heavily corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 134,988 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 133,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 133,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 128,206 miles

both side rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 3 Dec 2018 128,206 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both side rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2017 125,710 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 125,710 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 122,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 120,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 116,246 miles

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

n/s front seatbelt slow to retract.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 116,246 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pads wearing low.

n/s front seatbelt slow to retract.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 104,053 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in tread and are worn low on inner and outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 92,644 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)

handbrake travel high.when tryin to get full effort

Fail 19 Nov 2012 92,644 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

handbrake travel high.when tryin to get full effort

Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small crack just started in centre rear exhaust NOT leaking gas at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small crack just started in centre rear exhaust NOT leaking gas at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,219 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 66,048 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 57,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 57,920 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 48,411 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 WKG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WKG, 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 WKG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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