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AD53 MKJ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,684 mi
Last recorded156,684 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 156,684 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 156,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 150,490 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 147,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 147,702 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 144,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 139,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 133,315 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 123,417 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 115,361 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 101,535 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 80,575 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 59,075 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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AD53 MKJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AD53 MKJ, 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 AD53 MKJ registered?

AD53 MKJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is AD53 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 MKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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