MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested light control unit missing (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Control unit for lights is missing
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 59 % , Nearside performance low
Engine ; Oil level too high , oil leak , not excessive
Lighting ; Indicator slightly discoloured , Offside front
Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Tyres ; Outer side wall damaged , Nearside front
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Boost pipes misty with oil.
Engine covers + under-trays fitted obscuring view of components.
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has x2 cuts to inside sidewall, no chords or ply showing at time of test.
Boost pipes misty with oil.
Engine covers + under-trays fitted obscuring view of components.
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has x2 cuts to inside sidewall, no chords or ply showing at time of test.
Engine covers fitted
Rear Brake pipes starting to corrode
Rear Differential misty with oil
Rear Shock absorber casings slightly corroded
Under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Various chips (8.3.1d)
Brakes ; o/s/f brake hose deteriorated
Engine / bay covers / under guards & moulfdings fitted , restricting views
Tyres ; o/s/r centre tread close to legal limit
Tyres; n/s/r centre tread at legal limit 1.6 mm
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes ; o/s/f brake hose deteriorated
Engine / bay covers / under guards & moulfdings fitted , restricting views
Tyres ; o/s/r centre tread close to legal limit
Tyres; n/s/r centre tread at legal limit 1.6 mm
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 11 %
Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin , recommend replace A.S.A.P.
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Note ; ref uneven tyre wear , recommend front wheel alignment ( tracking ) check / adjust
Tyres ; n/s/f tread low on edges
Tyres ; o/s/f tread balding on inner edge
Brakes ; grating noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related , recommend strip & inspect
Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 6 %
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake
Brakes ; rear discs corroded
Brakes ; rear pads worn thin , recommend replace
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brakes ; grating noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related , recommend strip & inspect
Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 6 %
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake
Brakes ; rear discs corroded
Brakes ; rear pads worn thin , recommend replace
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust mount by diff poor condition
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seats fitted in rear
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s front tyre has cut in side wall but not showing ply cords
o/s front tyre has cut in side wall but not showing ply cords
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s front tyre has cut in side wall but not showing ply cords
o/s front tyre has cut in side wall but not showing ply cords
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AC04 KMC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AC04 KMC, 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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AC04 KMC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2004.
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