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AD53 TVN

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,409 mi
Last recorded193,409 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 193,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 184,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 173,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

advise engine bay covers & undertrays / covers unable to fully inspect

Fail 16 Feb 2016 173,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower engine mounting missing bolt in engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

advise engine bay covers & undertrays / covers unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Feb 2015 157,111 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 157,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 137,553 miles

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

pas pipe damp

Fail 31 Jan 2014 137,262 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

pas pipe damp

Pass 21 Jan 2013 121,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f levelling sensor incomplete. Both front flexible brake hoses cracking.

Outer sills covered.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 121,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s headlamp aim borderline low.

O/s/f levelling sensor incomplete. Noise at O/s/r wheel (possible handbrake shoes seperated). Both front flexible brake hoses cracking. N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and wall starting to split..

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer sills covered.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 106,994 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,445 miles

slight movement in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,608 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,538 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre scrubbed

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 TVN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

AD53 TVN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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