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AG53 FLC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,184 mi
Last recorded149,184 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 FLC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 149,184 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn

Fuel tank strap mounting slightly rusty

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 144,664 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Light leveler broken

Fail 9 Jan 2025 144,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Light leveler broken

Pass 9 Jan 2024 139,953 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 139,930 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 134,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 134,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 131,315 miles

rear steel brake pipes corrosion evident,osr shock cover loose,advanced oil leaks evident underside of vehicle ,front number plate cracked.

Fail 6 Jan 2022 131,272 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

rear steel brake pipes corrosion evident,osr shock cover loose,advanced oil leaks evident underside of vehicle ,front number plate cracked.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear steel brake pipes advanced corrosion evident,large oil leak evident from engine area,head light level unit broken,center muffler leak evident.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 124,051 miles

park/handbrake low efficiency ,both sides brake reaction arm bushes advanced deterioation evident,front number plate cracked,osr&front to rear brake pipes advanced corrosion evident.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing advanced splitting evident (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush advanced splitting evident (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 107,182 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,344 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,733 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,321 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,670 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 49,660 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 44,547 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,547 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 37,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake fluid level getting low.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,577 miles

brake fluid level getting low.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 28,688 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 28,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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AG53 FLC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AG53 FLC, 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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AG53 FLC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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