MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,248 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)
Both front brake hoses perished
Front brake discs in poor condition
Heavy surface corrosion at N/S floor
N/S/F tyre sidewall perished
O/S/F and N/S/F suspension control arm rear bushes have slight play
O/S/F tyre sidewall perished
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Both front brake hoses perished
Front brake discs in poor condition
Heavy surface corrosion at N/S floor
N/S/F tyre sidewall perished
O/S/F and N/S/F suspension control arm rear bushes have slight play
O/S/F tyre sidewall perished
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
extreme/uneven tyre wear inner edge of nearside rear
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake fluid level low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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74 AE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 74 AE, 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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What year was 74 AE registered?
74 AE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2005.
Is 74 AE safe to buy?
The MOT history for 74 AE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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