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AX04 MWM

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,450 mi
Last recorded105,450 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 MWM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 105,450 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear & both sides before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 105,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Significantly worn compared to others (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear & both sides before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 103,799 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 103,798 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 100,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 97,135 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side corroded and not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,018 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,649 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 90,647 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,780 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,298 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,283 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,925 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,599 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,565 miles

both front lower arms (rear bushes) worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,232 miles

front inner brake pads wearing slightly thin

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 25 Apr 2012 51,232 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front inner brake pads wearing slightly thin

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,188 miles

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

both front lower arms (rear bushes) have slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,973 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

rear brake pads wearing slightly thin

Pass 6 May 2009 83,678 miles

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

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

long travel on park brake

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,745 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 22,284 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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AX04 MWM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AX04 MWM, 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 AX04 MWM registered?

AX04 MWM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is AX04 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 MWM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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