MOT Status
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119,591 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub for spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central unable to fully view brake pipes due to plastic coverings
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s rear tyres are heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
General Corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()
Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured harness support bracket on top of engine (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked, but unable to view cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked, but unable to view cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge and tread depth is worn low (2mm). recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure plastic loom cover over top of engine (4.11 (a) (i))
o/s/r tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear-most arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure plastic loom cover over top of engine (4.11 (a) (i))
o/s/r tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Centre stop lamp inoperative
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors
front number plate split
n/sr tyre has a groove worn into inner treads
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors
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AJ55 ATK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AJ55 ATK, 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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AJ55 ATK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 October 2005.
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