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AP53 DVO

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

205,392 mi
Last recorded205,392 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DVO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 205,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 188,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 162,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 138,756 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 112,681 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,751 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,658 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 59,770 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 40,091 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 40,091 miles

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

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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AP53 DVO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP53 DVO, 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 AP53 DVO registered?

AP53 DVO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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