MOT Status
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152,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake hoses / also perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front front brake hose badly perished just acceptable RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn / worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake hose badly perished just acceptable RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive fluid on power steering pump/steering rack and hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe 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))
bulb warning lamp on
front number plate damaged
general under body corrosion in prescribed areas / under body covers fitted/trims limited view
parking brake travel
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension arm inner (rear most arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake hoses / also perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front front brake hose badly perished just acceptable RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn / worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake hose badly perished just acceptable RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive fluid on power steering pump/steering rack and hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe 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))
bulb warning lamp on
front number plate damaged
general under body corrosion in prescribed areas / under body covers fitted/trims limited view
parking brake travel
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
EML on dash
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake pads worn low
rear brake discs corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
all tyres are worn
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front and rear brake discs lipped
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake discs lipped
front tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ05 KOV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 AJ05 KOV, 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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AJ05 KOV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2005.
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