MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Axle (1) suspension springs corroded (2.4.C.1,b)
Axle (2) suspension springs corroded (2.4.C.1,b)
Central Rear seat belt locking stork is not accessible (5.1.1)
Front brake pipes have surface corrosion present (3.6.B.2,c)
Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1,e)
Nearside Rear number plate lamp(s) sources have 29% illuminated (1.1.C.1,d)
Offside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that service/repairs are required (3.7.B.6,a)
Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion present (3.6.B.2,c)
Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing panel (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing panel (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.49 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured lower arch panel (5.2.6)
Axle (1) suspension springs corroded (2.4.C.1,b)
Axle (2) suspension springs corroded (2.4.C.1,b)
Central Rear seat belt locking stork is not accessible (5.1.1)
Front brake pipes have surface corrosion present (3.6.B.2,c)
Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1,e)
Nearside Rear number plate lamp(s) sources have 29% illuminated (1.1.C.1,d)
Offside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E,1)
Offside Rear Lower outer wing panel has damage present (6.1.C,1)
Offside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that service/repairs are required (3.7.B.6,a)
Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion present (3.6.B.2,c)
The park brake efficiency is operating close to the legal limit at 17% (3.7.B,7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f lower arm rear bush has slight play
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear springs hardly visable
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres cracking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front discs corroded but not weakend
osf arch linner slightly loose
rear pads 2-3mm
rear springs hardly visable
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osf arch linner loose not touching on lock to lock.
rear springs hardly visable.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AK04 JHU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 AK04 JHU, 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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AK04 JHU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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