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AU54 RZY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,051 mi
Last recorded69,051 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 RZY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 69,051 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 69,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 67,878 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 66,025 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 64,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,082 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 59,688 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 54,590 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,804 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 51,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 49,200 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,175 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,711 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 35,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,302 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,304 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,238 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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AU54 RZY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AU54 RZY, 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 AU54 RZY?

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What year was AU54 RZY registered?

AU54 RZY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is AU54 RZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 RZY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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