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AM52 FAM

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,609 mi
Last recorded117,609 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 FAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 117,609 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 115,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 112,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 109,275 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust under vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,381 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust under vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2020 102,317 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 102,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 100,181 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 100,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 96,666 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,603 miles

Bonnet latches sticking & not latching securely intermittently.

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting to the gearbox broken but the system is supported.

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2018 90,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing chords (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet latches sticking & not latching securely intermittently.

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting to the gearbox broken but the system is supported.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,000 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,031 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,837 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,473 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)

both front tyres perished

exhaust front hanger broken

Fail 28 Apr 2014 55,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

both front tyres perished

exhaust front hanger broken

Pass 3 May 2013 50,049 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 50,016 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2012 45,701 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 45,626 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,406 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,459 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,312 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Fail 1 Oct 2009 35,312 miles

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

Both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,644 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 31,644 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,932 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 26,932 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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AM52 FAM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AM52 FAM, 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 AM52 FAM registered?

AM52 FAM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is AM52 FAM safe to buy?

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