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123,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front door slightly corroded from outside
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Outer all four wing slightly corrosion
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Underbody corrosion (frames and suspension (front and rear))
hand brake adjustment required
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front door slightly corroded from outside
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Outer all four wing slightly corrosion
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Underbody corrosion (frames and suspension (front and rear))
hand brake adjustment required
(wheel arches ,doors and sills have corrosion(both sides))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Underbody corrosion (frames and suspension (front and rear))
handbrake adjustment required
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Needs servicing/cleaning as its starting to bind and affects brake imbalance.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change as soon as possible. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake needs adjustment for travell.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Clean and service caliper
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Check calliper and mounting/sliding pins. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil level on engine low, top up.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
child seat fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Not able to fully inspect all metal brake pipes (above fuel tank)
Not able to fully inspect outer body sills (plastic covers fitted)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Not able to fully inspect all metal brake pipes (above fuel tank)
Not able to fully inspect outer body sills (plastic covers fitted)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
SRS Lamp illuminated on dashboard. Offside rear wheel has a "Run on flat" type tyre fitted.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
SRS Lamp illuminated on dashboard. Offside rear wheel has a "Run on flat" type tyre fitted.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
engine under-trays fitted
engine under-trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AK03 XPZ is a 2003 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2003 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 74,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AK03 XPZ is a 2003 BMW 318, first registered on 26 March 2003.
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