MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front bumper is loose
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure under wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front oil leak
Nearside Front spot lamp lens smashed
Nearside head lamp lens deteriorated
Offside Front plastic inner wheel arch damaged
Offside Rear alloy wheel damaged on inner edge
n/s and o/s plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sill area
tyre warning light is ON
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on the inner edge and also has damage to the outer side wall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front spot lamp glass damaged
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s and o/s plastic sill cover fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sill area
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on the inner edge and also has damage to the outer side wall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front spot lamp glass damaged
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s and o/s plastic sill cover fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sill area
horn tone dull but can be heard by other road users
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
horn tone dull but can be heard by other road users
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r anti rattle spring missing from brake caliper
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
heavy white/grey smoke emmissions (not excessive)
parking brake travel excessive
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON OUTER EDGES
BOTH REAR TYRES ARE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT AND BOTH HAVE ONE NAIL IN EACH TREAD
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AK04 ZVV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 ZVV, 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 ZVV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2004.
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