MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil warning light on /coolant light on (burning oil)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
oil warning light on/ coolant light on / burning oil
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and perished outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
engine burning oil
oil leak
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and perished outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
engine burning oil
oil leak
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Power steering inoperative drive belt broken (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
oil leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
oil leak
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Hazard warning switch inoperative and all not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
oil leak
engine burning oil and leaks .
engine management light on.
low reading on offside hand brake
both front flexible brake hoses surface cracks .
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs shows signs of wear.
both front flexible brake hoses surface cracks .
engine burning oil and leaks .
engine management light on.
low reading on offside hand brake
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (3.5.1g)
child seats fitted
oil leak
signs of perishing on both the front flexy brake hose's
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside rear inner (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator incorrect colour All four (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (3.5.1g)
child seats fitted
oil leak
signs of perishing on both the front flexy brake hose's
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres edges worn
brake pad warning light on
eml on + 1 other light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
OS & NS front tyres wearing on outer edges
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both rear out CV gaiters just starting to leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hand brake at end of acceptable travel
OS & NS front tyres wearing on outer edges
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brakes very noisey
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)
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AJ04 YWF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 AJ04 YWF, 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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AJ04 YWF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 2004.
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