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AP53 GWC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,551 mi
Last recorded179,551 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GWC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 179,551 miles

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

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

slight brake judder in front brakes

slight play in n/s o/s front bottom ball joints

Pass 30 Jan 2014 171,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2013 161,056 miles

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link joint

Pass 16 Jan 2012 151,581 miles

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

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

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

surface cuts on outerwall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2011 141,862 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

surface cuts on outewr wall n/s/rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2010 129,622 miles

long travel on handbrake

slight play in n/s and o/s front bottom ball joints

slight play in o/s front anti-roll bar link

surface cuts on outer walls of o/s/r, n/s/r and n/s front tyres

unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to grease

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2009 119,035 miles

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 109,357 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s front lower arm back bushes

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower panel fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2007 95,384 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 95,384 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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AP53 GWC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 GWC, 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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What year was AP53 GWC registered?

AP53 GWC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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