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97,033 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT SLIGHT INNER WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-35-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT SLIGHT INNER WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-19 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative mechinism seized (4.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)
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A140 JOY is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2013 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 73,885 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 A140 JOY, 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 13 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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A140 JOY is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2013.
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