MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,205 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe x2 heavily undersealed
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi is greased (1.1.11 (c))
Rear brakes have a slight imbalance and slight fluctuation
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe x2 heavily undersealed
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi is greased (1.1.11 (c))
Rear brakes have a slight imbalance and slight fluctuation
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little reading (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front tyre 0 mm inside edge of tread
car suspension trim height is slightly lower on offside
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front tyre 0 mm inside edge of tread
car suspension trim height is slightly lower on offside
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front inner (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush into body (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front into body (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front wipers worn ,offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
near side front tyre worn on inside edge of tread.
all discs slightly scored
traction control light flashed on and off
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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AK55 XCB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 XCB, 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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AK55 XCB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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