MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear spring corroded
outer sills covered
vehicle corroded around both rear jaking points and rear floors
vehicle under body corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear spring corroded
outer sills covered
vehicle corroded around both rear jaking points and rear floors
vehicle under body corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front very slight (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre seat belt could not be tested as child seat is blocking the buckle
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre seat belt could not be tested as child seat is blocking the buckle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s front tyre no tread on inner edge
rear exhaust heat cover loose
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s front tyre no tread on inner edge
rear exhaust heat cover loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust bracket/rubber missing
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust bracket/rubber missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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AX04 XCS is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 AX04 XCS, 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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AX04 XCS is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 2004.
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