MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Fog light not working
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 X nails ()
Offside Front Fog light lens damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge - second layer of rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber piston rod upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber piston rod upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Fog light not working
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 X nails ()
Offside Front Fog light lens damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge - second layer of rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
O/S number plate light dull
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
number plate bulb very dull
Front and rear brake discs lightly pitted (vehicle has been standing)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
TPMS light on
all tyres worn edges
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All brake discs corroded
screw in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AK55 TFJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 AK55 TFJ, 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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What year was AK55 TFJ registered?
AK55 TFJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.
Is AK55 TFJ safe to buy?
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