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LS53 ZPY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,557 mi
Last recorded131,557 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 ZPY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 131,557 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 131,557 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 126,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 122,882 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear hanger broken (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 115,311 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 112,307 miles

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

Slight wear in o/s of rack.

Fail 11 Dec 2015 112,307 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Slight wear in o/s of rack.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 109,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Fail 22 Oct 2014 109,107 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 14 Oct 2013 102,117 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 101,973 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,623 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,523 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 88,512 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,254 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 76,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,493 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 73,173 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no plATE STARTING TO FADE

Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,139 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 64,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZPY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS53 ZPY, 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 ZPY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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