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AX53 MDO

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,017 mi
Last recorded172,017 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 MDO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 172,017 miles

Battery box corroded and breaking-up.

Corrosion in and around rear sub-frame mountings, not yet excessive.

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers starting to leak. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dangerously worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake poor on offside wheel. (16% total).

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front sidelamps showing blue light. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 171,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Very low. (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear end of offside sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery box corroded and breaking-up.

Corrosion in and around rear sub-frame mountings, not yet excessive.

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers starting to leak. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dangerously worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake poor on offside wheel. (16% total).

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front sidelamps showing blue light. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 167,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 167,107 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 160,298 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 160,278 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 154,683 miles

Parking brake weak on nearside only just met efficiency

Fail 9 Oct 2017 154,549 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 143,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 143,381 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,357 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,797 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 122,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 114,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2013 114,678 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged and worn on inner edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 104,082 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 104,082 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,560 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,097 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 64,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,199 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,673 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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AX53 MDO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX53 MDO, 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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AX53 MDO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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