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AX53 RMU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018
Pass 10 Feb 2015 133,656 miles

eng man light on

Fail 10 Feb 2015 133,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eng man light on

Pass 17 Feb 2014 124,845 miles

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

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

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

both front seat belts rectract slowly

engine warning light on

n/s/f tyre bald on outside edge

Fail 11 Feb 2014 124,845 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

both front seat belts rectract slowly

engine warning light on

n/s/f tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 115,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 106,628 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 100,540 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 100,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 93,089 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 85,384 miles

Advise airbag warning light staying on

Advise both front seat belts are slow to return

Fail 11 Feb 2009 85,384 miles

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

Advise airbag warning light staying on

Advise both front seat belts are slow to return

Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,876 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,579 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 69,414 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AX53 RMU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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