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ExpiredMileage
123,353 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested low water warning light on (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner and outter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front back plate loose
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear diff damp
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Exhaust rear bracket corroded.
Front wiper blades smearing slightly.
Fuel filler cap, seal cracking.
Offside & nearside rear coil springs corroded.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both front brake hoses cracking no cords of hoses visible when inspected
Exhaust backbox hanging bracket corroded
Fuel filler cap seal cracking
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear coil springs corroded slightly
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
advise - all brake discs could be better
advise - efficiency offside handbrake could be better
Front brake pads low 2mm.
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AE54 ZKO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 AE54 ZKO, 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 ZKO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2004.
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