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AM53 FNJ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,238 mi
Last recorded193,238 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 FNJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 193,238 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 183,084 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 164,354 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 135,757 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 135,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 FNJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FNJ, 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

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What year was AM53 FNJ registered?

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

Is AM53 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 FNJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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