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AD53 ZPN

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,604 mi
Last recorded97,604 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZPN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2019 97,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm to body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area behind plastic trim covering sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged metal brake pipe to flexi loose on mount (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm to body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f , and shock absorbers front pivot point slight play ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corrosion on front cross member where power steering rack mounts , power steering pipes corroded

corrosion on underside. chassie areas. inner sills , suspension . boot floor areas holed and corroded. panel o/s/r behind road wheel holed and corroded . corrosion under all wheel arch areas

corrosion sill lengths unable to fully check plastic trim covering sills

Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,399 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,882 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 90,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,711 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 80,711 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,533 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 67,445 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,895 miles

front to os/rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,849 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,705 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,792 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,650 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 ZPN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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