MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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PLASTIC OVER SILLS FITTED,UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside DROP-LINKS (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Oil leak ()
OIL LEAK
REMOVED ITEM FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST BEING CARRIED OUT
SILL COVERS FITTED
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS53 ZVX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 ZVX, 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 LS53 ZVX registered?
LS53 ZVX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 2004.
Is LS53 ZVX safe to buy?
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