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194,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated that connects to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated that connects to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
(advise oil level low )
(hand brake high Travel)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both fronts ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test VIEWS ()
OIL LEVEL LOW on min
Rear both rear bump stops damaged
both washers lower screen
engine covers & under trays VIEWS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit . (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs are slightly worn
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AJ56 XZA is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2006 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 89,069 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 AJ56 XZA, 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 20 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AJ56 XZA is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 December 2006.
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