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Front jacking points starting to corrode
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Unable to read Odometer
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front jacking points starting to corrode
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Unable to read Odometer
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
millage not clearly displayed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (next to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advanced corrosion O/S rear section on front to back metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Cracks in side walls of both front tyres
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn severely on inner edges - Urgent replacement required (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advanced corrosion O/S rear section on front to back metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Cracks in side walls of both front tyres
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn severely on inner edges - Urgent replacement required (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are at 1.7mm and worn severely on inner edges - Urgent replacement required (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded over tank (3.6.B.2c)
Advanced corrosion on O/S rear section of Front to back metal brake pipe
Both front tyres are worn on inner edges
Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Advanced corrosion on O/S rear section of Front to back metal brake pipe
Both front tyres are worn on inner edges
Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre cracking
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on the edges
o/s handbrake only just minimum mot requirements
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s parking brake only just met minimum reqiurements
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
metal brake pipes [from rear flexi hoses to 'T' peice]
nearside track rod end worn
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/r bump stop worn
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
movement in front n/s & o/s lower suspension arms ball joint & rubber bush ( just above limit)
n/s/f tyre uneven wear outer edge just above limit
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
brake pipes over petrol tank cannot be fully checked
rear brake pipe has been cleaned and greased
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
brake pipes over petrol tank cannot be fully checked
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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A13 KNW is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 110,506 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 A13 KNW, 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 29 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A13 KNW is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 1997.
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