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LS53 RKN

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,303 mi
Last recorded78,303 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 RKN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 78,303 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 74,017 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 66,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and starting to perish 225 40 18

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracked quite badly on inner sidewall 255 35 18

Pass 29 Dec 2015 59,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 59,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 51,773 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 44,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 44,015 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 39,863 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2011 36,590 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,905 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 23,245 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 18,680 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 18,677 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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LS53 RKN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS53 RKN, 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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LS53 RKN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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