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138,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
air box missing
exhaust has slight leak
unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
air box missing
exhaust has slight leak
unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator lights up when side lights are switched on (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator lights up when side light is switched on. (4.2.3 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
air filter in place but air box missing
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front mirror cover missing
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front mirror cover missing
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Mirror cover missing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken. (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt +excessive play on ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1.advice to get tracking done.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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A21 TCT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 2004 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 89,350 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 A21 TCT, 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 22 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A21 TCT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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