MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,616 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack (tie rod) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear ( suspect close to cords ) (5.2.3 (e))
inner edges wearing at nearside and offside front tyres
slight blistering of coatings at offside front and rear brake pipes
slight irregular feel/wear at nearside rear tyre inner edge
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
slight blistering of coatings at offside front, nearside and offside rear brake pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear and general wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) - SEE FAILURE ABOVE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
slight blistering of coatings at offside front, nearside and offside rear brake pipes
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight "nick" (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
slight blistering of coatings at front and front to rears/rear brake pipes
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight "nick" (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
service lamp on
slight blistering of coatings at front and front to rears/rear brake pipes
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and front to rear/rears ( slight blistering of coatings ) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and general wear @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
slight blistering of coatings at offside front, nearside front and front to rears/rears brake pipes
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower centre and lower nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
slight blistering of coatings at front and rear brake pipes
slight deterioration at offside and nearside front flexible brake hoses
Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower nearside front and lower centre (8.3.1d)
extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted
slight blistering of coatings at offside front and offside rear brake pipes
slight damage at nearside steering rack gaiter
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower nearside and lower centre (8.3.1d)
slight blistering of coatings at offside front and offside rear brake pipes
Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
slight "bruising" at offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses
slight smear at nearside front wiper blade
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
extensive plastic covers fitted at engine underbody and sills.
slight edge wear at both front tyres,
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
extensive plastic covers fitted at engine underbody and sills.
slight edge wear at both front tyres,
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
excess engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
inner edges worn at both rear tyres close to limit ( RECOM REPLACEMENT )
n/s front jacking pad insecure and n/s rear missing
slight tread rounding at front tyres
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres have inner edge wear, suggest wheel alignment check.
plastic engine, underbody and sill covers.
slight play/wear at steering rack ends.
extensive floor, engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
o/s rear tyre close to limit ( @ 2mm limit 1.6mm )
slight bruising/deterioration at both front flexi brake hoses
slight inner edge wear at both front tyres
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
extensive floor, engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
o/s rear tyre close to limit ( @ 2mm limit 1.6mm )
slight bruising/deterioration at both front flexi brake hoses
slight inner edge wear at both front tyres
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre has inner edge wear possible wheel alignment check required
slight exhaust blow /rattle from front of system
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
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A20 FJM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 A20 FJM, 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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A20 FJM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 2005.
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