MOT Status
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117,609 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight surface rust under vehicle
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight surface rust under vehicle
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet latches sticking & not latching securely intermittently.
Coolant leak
Exhaust mounting to the gearbox broken but the system is supported.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing chords (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing chords (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet latches sticking & not latching securely intermittently.
Coolant leak
Exhaust mounting to the gearbox broken but the system is supported.
Oil leak
Rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres perished
exhaust front hanger broken
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres perished
exhaust front hanger broken
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both front wipers starting to smear
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Both front wipers starting to smear
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AM52 FAM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2004 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 89,350 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 AM52 FAM, 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 22 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AM52 FAM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 October 2004.
Is AM52 FAM safe to buy?
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