MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front wishbone bushes worn both sides
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear springs not viewed on test as wheels need to be removed
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear springs not viewed on test as wheels need to be removed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front and rear tyre inner side wall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front pads look low
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B9 AOU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B9 AOU, 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 B9 AOU registered?
B9 AOU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2004.
Is B9 AOU safe to buy?
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