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AD53 ZBZ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,884 mi
Last recorded126,884 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZBZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 126,884 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 126,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 126,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 123,953 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 121,594 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 117,065 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 117,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 106,921 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 106,919 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 98,002 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 87,184 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 87,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,139 miles

Engine under tray damaged

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

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor insecure

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,807 miles

nearside rear brake to front corroded X 2

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 70,807 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake to front corroded X 2

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 54,090 miles

front tyres worn/inner edges

rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 26 Jun 2009 54,082 miles

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

front tyres worn/inner edges

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 28 Dec 2007 38,415 miles

1) Front brake pads close to wear limit.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,010 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 ZBZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD53 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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