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85,584 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension components corroded
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
accident damage to n/s/f
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross body (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear brake hoses perished
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
accident damage to n/s/f
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin below half way worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear hand brake effort low
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic sheath towards the ends (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
handbrake needs adjustment / repair. low effort on nearside rear
both front tyres as cracks on inner and outer tyre edges
nearside front tyre nearing wear bar indicators
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)
handbrake need adjusting
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/r tyre semi inflated
tyre pressure warning light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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53 KEN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2005 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,247 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 53 KEN, 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 21 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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53 KEN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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