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AW54 JMW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,310 mi
Last recorded85,310 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW54 JMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 85,310 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 84,448 miles

Front tyres are perished and cracked

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear diff seal leaking fluid

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 84,274 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 84,050 miles

Front lower suspension rear wishbone arm bushes worn

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are perished and cracked

Windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Aug 2022 84,050 miles

Front lower suspension rear wishbone arm bushes worn

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are perished and cracked

Windscreen chipped

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 83,851 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,174 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 82,186 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr tyre starting to wear low / ok at present (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,194 miles

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,962 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 69,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,635 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,451 miles

front tyres are wearing more on the edges.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,371 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,273 miles

1/ front brake pads worn low but legal 2/ free play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wiper blades smearing slightly - advise

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,099 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,789 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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AW54 JMW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AW54 JMW, 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 AW54 JMW registered?

AW54 JMW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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