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AT53 CYF

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,896 mi
Last recorded112,896 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 CYF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 112,896 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 109,263 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake effort requirements only just met

Pass 29 Oct 2014 97,327 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2013 88,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 88,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,941 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,108 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 75,105 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine oil level very low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,257 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,904 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,130 miles

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

advise that the brakes are noisy

Fail 21 Oct 2008 43,129 miles

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

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

advise that both rear tyres have 2.5mm and 2.7 mm tread

advise that the brakes are noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,720 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 30,691 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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AT53 CYF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AT53 CYF, 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 AT53 CYF registered?

AT53 CYF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is AT53 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT53 CYF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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