MOT Status
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114,126 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visible on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all are working but not flashing at right sequence (4.4.4 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery in boot carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front drivers seat back rest has movement but secured in upright position
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hazard lights all flashing at different speeds. all are working but not flashing at right sequence
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot has a split allowing the grease to leak (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery in boot carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front drivers seat back rest has movement but secured in upright position
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hazard lights all flashing at different speeds. all are working but not flashing at right sequence
Central Centre exhaust bracket broken, but system still secure
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wipers smearing slightly
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake discs corroded all round
Offside Front Bumper Loose Slightly
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Sides (3.6.B.2c)
Traction Control light on
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
o/s/r tyre has cuts in outer wall
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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A12 EXD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 A12 EXD, 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 A12 EXD registered?
A12 EXD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 October 2005.
Is A12 EXD safe to buy?
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