MOT Status
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220,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Fog light not working.
Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop split, allowing free movement of the shock absorber upper cover.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension bump stop split, allowing free movement of the shock absorber upper cover.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Fog light not working.
Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop split, allowing free movement of the shock absorber upper cover.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension bump stop split, allowing free movement of the shock absorber upper cover.
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyre thin on inner edge and cracking
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front indicator lens has a hole in lens
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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A8 LXG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2002 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 91,357 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 A8 LXG, 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 24 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A8 LXG registered?
A8 LXG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 April 2002.
Is A8 LXG safe to buy?
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