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AP53 KHA

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,414 mi
Last recorded79,414 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KHA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 79,414 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,660 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,584 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,896 miles

plastic covers fitted

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

both rear road springs rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,439 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,214 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2013 45,650 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges, outer wall perished

wiper rubbers split

Pass 22 May 2012 41,565 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,486 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,301 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 34,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,554 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 17,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KHA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KHA, 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 KHA registered?

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

Is AP53 KHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 KHA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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