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AX04 UZM

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,209 mi
Last recorded96,209 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 UZM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 96,209 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 96,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 91,643 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,634 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 76,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,629 miles

parking brake lever has slight travel

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

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

both front inner arch covers slightly damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2018 74,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,118 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,674 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner arch covers insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,269 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,186 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall has light damage

Fail 27 Aug 2014 65,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall has light damage

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,018 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 61,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 57,542 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 49,575 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 42,045 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 26,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,720 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 UZM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AX04 UZM, 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

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What year was AX04 UZM registered?

AX04 UZM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is AX04 UZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 UZM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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