MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,475 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear handbrake effort quite low
rear heat shield loose
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear handbrake effort quite low
rear heat shield loose
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
large knock on start up
Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
large knock on start up
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front tyres perishing on outer side walls.
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AP54 EVF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AP54 EVF, 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 AP54 EVF registered?
AP54 EVF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2004.
Is AP54 EVF safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP54 EVF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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