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AX54 BXW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

177,219 mi
Last recorded177,219 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 BXW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 177,219 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and raer,both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm ,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 177,219 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and raer,both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm ,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 159,248 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 157,012 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 149,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 140,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f and o/s/f wiper rubber deteriorating (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to n/s flex hose corroded and front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 128,206 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 117,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r brake pipe to rear flex hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 117,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f indicator bulb incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r brake pipe to rear flex hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r indicator bulb incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f indicator bulb incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r indicator bulb incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 104,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 99,220 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,237 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,660 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,747 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 25,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 25,116 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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AX54 BXW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AX54 BXW, 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 AX54 BXW registered?

AX54 BXW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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