MOT Status
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156,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Rubber bumper trim lose
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested May cause damage (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Rubber bumper trim lose
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tpms lamp on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine cover and Full Under Covers fitted
Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small chip/crack to windscreen at bottom of offside not affecting drivers view of road
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A23 NUK is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2011 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,482 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 A23 NUK, 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 15 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A23 NUK registered?
A23 NUK is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2011.
Is A23 NUK safe to buy?
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