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AO53 SZC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,915 mi
Last recorded96,915 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SZC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,915 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 85,176 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 84,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,612 miles

ns dooor mirror incomplete

Fail 24 Jul 2010 68,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ns dooor mirror incomplete

Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,728 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 58,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 50,724 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,029 miles

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

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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AO53 SZC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO53 SZC, 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 AO53 SZC registered?

AO53 SZC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is AO53 SZC safe to buy?

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