MOT Status
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249,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
headlamp cleaning device not working
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lamp condensated (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lamp condensated (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
head lamp cleaning devices not working
How Reliable is the BMW 325?
Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY53 SZW is a 2004 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 2004 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 60,176 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 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 SZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 325 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AY53 SZW registered?
AY53 SZW is a 2004 BMW 325, first registered on 1 January 2004.
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