MOT Status
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152,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Body panel insecure side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from calliper flexi to main brake pipe flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main metal to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
outer sil covers fitted and under trays not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight oil leak dripping onto exhaust ,,requires further attention
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AK55 ZPB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 AK55 ZPB, 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 ZPB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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