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160,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR RIGID THAT FEEDS OFFSIDE BRAKES (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits MULTIPLE EXHAUST LEAKS (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER THE REAR AXLE AT THE FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN AND CRACKING ON THE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
emission readings just with in limits
fuel filler cap O ring perished
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not functioning (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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686 MWP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2002 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 91,357 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 686 MWP, 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 24 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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686 MWP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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