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A10 SEJ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,941 mi
Last recorded58,941 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 SEJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 58,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

service due

Pass 31 Dec 2024 58,124 miles

underbody corrosion/suspension/subframes

Fail 30 Dec 2024 58,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion/suspension/subframes

Pass 20 Dec 2023 57,273 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 56,321 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 56,294 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 55,573 miles

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

fuel filter poor

Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,859 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 54,000 miles

oil leval low possible oil and filter change

Pass 28 Dec 2018 52,396 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 51,036 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

engine trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,129 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,188 miles

all four tyres on limit

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,188 miles

all four tyres on limit

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,167 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges 225/45/17

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Dec 2014 45,167 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges 225/45/17

front exhaust bracket broken

wiper blades juddering

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,541 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,328 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,124 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,692 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,276 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,304 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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A10 SEJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 A10 SEJ, 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 A10 SEJ registered?

A10 SEJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is A10 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 SEJ 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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