MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Rear reg plate holder slightly loose on fixings
Underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Battery covered
Engine cover fitted
Item removed from drivers view prior to test
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Outer sills covered
Undershield fitted
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front metal brake pipes degrading
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre side walls splitting
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake pads worn low
Rear number plate degrading
Rear shock absorber top mounts splitting from the outer casings
Repeaters faded slightly
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front metal brake pipes degrading
Offside rear tyre side walls splitting
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake pads worn low
Rear number plate degrading
Rear shock absorber top mounts splitting from the outer casings
Repeaters faded slightly
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres have very deep bad cracks on inner and outer sidewalls
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Condensation in N/S/F indicator lense.
Front 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)
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AP04 GVG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 AP04 GVG, 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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What year was AP04 GVG registered?
AP04 GVG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 June 2004.
Is AP04 GVG safe to buy?
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