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AD54 BRZ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,984 mi
Last recorded148,984 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BRZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 148,984 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 6 Feb 2013 136,676 miles

engine managment light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2013 136,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine managment light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2012 125,119 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 113,918 miles

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

plastic trtims shields and guards covering some perscrribed areas

rear floors light corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 105,960 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 98,198 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

smal chips in zones a&b in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2009 98,178 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear tyres on 2.5mm

small chips in zone a&b of windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2008 72,809 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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AD54 BRZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AD54 BRZ, 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 AD54 BRZ registered?

AD54 BRZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is AD54 BRZ safe to buy?

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