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ExpiredMileage
157,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear shocks damaged and have a reduced damping effect
Both rear tyres low and worn heavily on edges
Corrosion throughout underside
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Driver's door hinge missing centre restrictor strap insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Body has slight corrosion various areas underside (6.1.B.2)
parkbrake just met minimum efficiency at time of test
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
drivers door check strap breaking away from a pillier
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault on dim (5.4.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning light on dim
drivers door check strap breaking away from a pillier
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AM54 HAY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 AM54 HAY, 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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AM54 HAY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 November 2004.
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