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AX54 BYB

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,924 mi
Last recorded177,924 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 BYB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 177,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 176,376 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 171,808 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 171,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 168,250 miles

Lower Side skirts fitted obscuring potential corrosion.

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroding.

Fail 14 Jul 2020 168,250 miles

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

Lower Side skirts fitted obscuring potential corrosion.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroding.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 160,143 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 150,211 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2017 138,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel arch starting to corrode.

Rear Both rear brake pipes above hoses corroding.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 138,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel arch starting to corrode.

Rear Both rear brake pipes above hoses corroding.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 115,053 miles

Light stonechip damage to front windscreen in zone"A".

Fail 11 Jul 2014 100,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 89,866 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,866 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 80,542 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,934 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,604 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,847 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 BYB 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 72.7%.

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 AX54 BYB, 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 AX54 BYB registered?

AX54 BYB is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is AX54 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 BYB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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