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AP53 KSP

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,353 mi
Last recorded142,353 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KSP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 142,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 135,089 miles

Advise chip in screen in zone B less than 40mm

Advise front side lights LED lamps and showing fault lamp albeit working

Advise h/brake reqs adjustment or repair

Advise n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth and cracking inner and outer edges

Advise rear shock absorber top mounts showing signs of fatigue and delamination

Advise ront and rear b/pads 50% worn

Advisexall chips in windscreen in zone A not in view less than 10mm

Fail 26 Jun 2023 135,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise chip in screen in zone B less than 40mm

Advise front side lights LED lamps and showing fault lamp albeit working

Advise h/brake reqs adjustment or repair

Advise n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth and cracking inner and outer edges

Advise rear shock absorber top mounts showing signs of fatigue and delamination

Advise ront and rear b/pads 50% worn

Advisexall chips in windscreen in zone A not in view less than 10mm

Pass 16 Jun 2022 128,246 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,246 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,890 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 120,018 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 120,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 116,642 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Pass 28 Dec 2016 110,143 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 105,061 miles

Advise cuts to o/s/f tyre wall not to plies

Advise h/brake reqs attention

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,320 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 94,320 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 84,402 miles

wear in front wishbone rear bushes,n/s/f link rod rubber torn,oil leak,n/s/r tyre damaged on inner wall

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 72,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2010 46,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,140 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 41,140 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 36,022 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated. (225/40/18)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 29,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S front tyre ,rim protection torn but not deep enough to see cord

Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,688 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 KSP is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KSP, 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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AP53 KSP is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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