MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake 16%
under trays and sill covers fitted
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake 16%
under trays and sill covers fitted
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chips in windscreen
front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight movement
front tyres close to limit & bold on shoulders
rear coil springs corroded
rear tyres 3/4000 miles
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chips in windscreen
front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight movement
front tyres close to limit & bold on shoulders
rear coil springs corroded
rear tyres 3/4000 miles
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly worn
screen chipped in places
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
front brake discs worn and corroded
front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly worn
screen chipped in places
front brake discs worn
front brake pads appear low
front lower wishbones rear bushes worn
metal brake pipes corroded in places
offside handbrake slow to operate
screen damaged in zone a not affecting drivers view
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
front brake discs worn
front brake pads appear low
front lower wishbones rear bushes worn
metal brake pipes corroded in places
offside handbrake slow to operate
screen damaged in zone a not affecting drivers view
both front lower wishbones rear bushes worn
metal brake pipes corroded around fuel tank
rear coil springs corroded
rear tyres close to legal limit
required full emissions test
screen chipped zone a
slight blow on rear exhaust section
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front lower wishbones rear bushes have slight movement
front to rear brake pipes slight surface corrision
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front to rear brake pipes slight surface corrision
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ADVISE N/S/F BRAKE BINDING
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)
n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AE54 XBG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 AE54 XBG, 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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AE54 XBG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 November 2004.
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