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113,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight underside corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost chords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Indicator lens cracked
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear light lenses cracked
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both rear tyres cracking
front and rear brake discs worn and corroded
slight oil leak engine and gearbox
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both rear tyres cracking
front and rear brake discs worn and corroded
slight oil leak engine and gearbox
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres cracking
oil leak engine
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres cracking
oil leak engine
Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge and cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on the inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres uneven tread
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres uneven tread
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres uneven tread
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres uneven tread
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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E46 BDC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2004 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,782 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E46 BDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E46 BDC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 18 March 2004.
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