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AO54 BWE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,468 mi
Last recorded160,468 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 BWE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 160,468 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 149,415 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 138,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 127,369 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 122,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim adjusted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi after cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 100,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 100,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 86,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 73,459 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,925 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,089 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,839 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,748 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,856 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,247 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 38,247 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,631 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 33,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,699 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 23,315 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,315 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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AO54 BWE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO54 BWE, 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 AO54 BWE registered?

AO54 BWE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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