MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front number plate deteriorating
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play/cracking nearside and offside suspension wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside number plate lamp lens missing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing + slight misting oil (2.7.2a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s number plate lamp lens missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front excessively blowing/insecure (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s wiper blades excessively split (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly cracking/splitting (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx. 80/90% worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing + slight misting oil (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s number plate lamp lens missing
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s o/s rear handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
front exhaust section insecure + blowing
slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint bondings
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front lower wishbone rear bush excess split + play (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s o/s rear handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
front exhaust section insecure + blowing
o/s rear light slightly dull
rear bulb warning light on
slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint bondings
windscreen washer warning light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection
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AK04 ZTY is a 2004 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 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 ZTY, 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 ZTY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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