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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal and grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point and sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear rigid brake pipe system covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
under side of vehicle has surface corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both outer (3.6.B.4d)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (255/35R18) (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (225/40R18) (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (255/35R18) (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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 brake pads appear to be low
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AK05 DDO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2005 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,247 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 AK05 DDO, 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 21 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AK05 DDO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2005.
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