MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,367 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
underside corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
underside corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in n/s/f tyre
Oil leak
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake discs worn and corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Wipers catch on each other.
n/s handbrake performance down
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AU54 LFJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AU54 LFJ, 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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AU54 LFJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2004.
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