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AD53 SGV

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

201,425 mi
Last recorded201,425 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SGV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 201,425 miles

Both rear jacking points borderline corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded but taped to prevent sharp edges

Offside Front Level sensor for headlamp damaged

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 199,119 miles

All jacking points corroded but not excessive

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and rear upper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Hand brake only just meets MOT requirements

Nearside Front Wing corrosion covered with tape

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 196,868 miles

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

Offside Front Bottom ball joint rubber severely deteriorated

Offside Front Headlight adjuster snapped

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel cracked

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 192,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 184,533 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very little play on both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 177,090 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 173,649 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 167,706 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 165,206 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 152,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 143,944 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 129,084 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 121,982 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 118,801 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 101,909 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 87,392 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 69,853 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 69,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 SGV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AD53 SGV, 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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AD53 SGV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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