MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.
DAMAGE F CROSS MEMBER.
DAMAGE MISC ROAD WHEELS.
INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.
SCREEN DAMAGE.
TYRE-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.
DAMAGE F CROSS MEMBER.
DAMAGE MISC ROAD WHEELS.
INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.
SCREEN DAMAGE.
TYRE-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.
DAMAGE MISC ROAD WHEELS.
INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.
SCREEN DAMAGE.
TYRE O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.
both front indicators getting a bit white
both front rubber bushes on front suspension arms worn
INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.DAMAGE F SUBFRAME.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT/DISCS WORN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BALL JOINT WORN.ALL INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.DAMAGE F SUBFRAME.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT/DISCS WORN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BALL JOINT WORN.ALL INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.
INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY N/S/F OUTER BALL JOINT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY N/S/F OUTER BALL JOINT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
air bag warning light on
heatsheild above rear silencer insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
air bag warning light on
heatsheild above rear silencer insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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AK04 VVT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 AK04 VVT, 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 VVT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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