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AP54 AYN

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,529 mi
Last recorded23,529 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 AYN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 23,529 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 21,802 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 19,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 19,623 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 18,843 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 18,408 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,026 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 17,882 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 17,682 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 17,099 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 16,702 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 16,007 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 15,721 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 15,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 15,220 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 14,450 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 13,620 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 11,966 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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AP54 AYN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AP54 AYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP54 AYN?

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What year was AP54 AYN registered?

AP54 AYN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is AP54 AYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 AYN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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