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160,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front both brake back plates insecure/corroded touching brake discs
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ..
ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ...
BODYWORK DAMAGED ...
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPTABLE POSITION ...
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
OBJECT HANGING FROM CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR ...
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges, advise alignment check
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/f tyre heavly worn iner outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre heavy wear on both edges,advise monitering.
Front wipers starting to smear
O/s front tyre worn on inner edge
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AL51 HYB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2007 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 86,578 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 AL51 HYB, 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 19 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AL51 HYB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 November 2007.
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