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AV53 YFT

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,019 mi
Last recorded179,019 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YFT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 179,019 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 177,083 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 175,282 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 173,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 170,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 168,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 162,218 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 160,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 156,729 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 153,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 150,113 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 143,065 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 143,048 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 132,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 122,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 114,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2010 109,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2010 109,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2009 106,476 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 99,856 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 91,812 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,812 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 82,202 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 81,935 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AV53 YFT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV53 YFT, 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 AV53 YFT registered?

AV53 YFT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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