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134,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Longitudinal pipes by fuel tank corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))
TPMS light on showing low pressure
Traction control light is on
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various and can not fully assess brake pipe over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front coolent leak
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
under belly pans fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front coolent leak
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
under belly pans fitted
Front Exhaust bracket broken. Exhaust system still supported
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At brake pipe to hose joint (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Wiper blade starting to smear. Still clearing screen
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At broke hose to pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Wiper blade starting to smear. Still clearing windscreen
Rear Exhaust bracket broken. Exhaust system still supported
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Exhaust bracket broken. Exhaust system still supported
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At brake pipe to hose joint (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Wiper blade starting to smear. Still clearing screen
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At broke hose to pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Wiper blade starting to smear. Still clearing windscreen
Rear Exhaust bracket broken. Exhaust system still supported
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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A8 UUD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 A8 UUD, 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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A8 UUD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is A8 UUD safe to buy?
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