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AM53 EDO

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 325cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,143 mi
Last recorded47,143 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 EDO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine325cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,143 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 47,124 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 31,449 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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AM53 EDO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 325cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM53 EDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM53 EDO?

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What year was AM53 EDO registered?

AM53 EDO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 EDO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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