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AV04 MJY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

152,498 mi
Last recorded152,498 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 MJY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 152,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 152,322 miles

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

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

EML On but reg before 1-7-2008

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 122,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 122,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 106,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 106,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 90,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 90,525 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 83,210 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 31 Mar 2022 83,210 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,429 miles

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

smokey if left at idle

Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,895 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 72,663 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

rear no, plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2019 72,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/f tyre worn

rear no, plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,776 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 66,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 64,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 61,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,365 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 59,365 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 51,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,316 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,999 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,240 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,672 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 31,672 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,326 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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AV04 MJY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AV04 MJY, 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 AV04 MJY registered?

AV04 MJY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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