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AJ53 ZHB

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

158,830 mi
Last recorded158,830 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZHB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 158,830 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 156,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 154,243 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 149,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 145,621 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 139,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 136,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 132,922 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 129,065 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 129,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 125,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 125,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 115,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,801 miles

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 29 Dec 2014 101,822 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,507 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,925 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)

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

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

exhaust shield at rear loose

Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,789 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,173 miles

boot lid has light damage

rear fog light lense cracked

slight play in both front lower arm outer ball joints

Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,460 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,566 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 41,264 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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AJ53 ZHB is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AJ53 ZHB, 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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AJ53 ZHB is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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