MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,563 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Defective wiper blade damage
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Heavy corrosion on brakes, suspension and steering components
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Defective wiper blade damage
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Heavy corrosion on brakes, suspension and steering components
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Heavy corrosion on brakes, suspension and steering components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Defective wiper blade damage (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Heavy surface corrosion on brakes, suspension and steering components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Defective wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
o/s/f flexy brake pipe slightly deteriorated
n/s/f tyre sidewall perished
n/s/r tyre sidewall perished
o/s/f tyre sidewall perished
o/s/r tyre sidewall perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyres perished
nearside front tyre cracked and perished
nearside rear tyre cracked and perished
offside front tyre cracked and perished
offside rear tyre cracked and perished
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front tyre cracked and perished
nearside rear tyre cracked and perished
offside front tyre cracked and perished
offside rear tyre cracked and perished
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Surface rust on several brake pipes and hose ferrules.
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Surface rust on several brake pipes and hose ferrules.
Metal brake pipes at rear corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Metal brake pipes at rear corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear shock absorber shaft excessivley corroded.
Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover has become detached from the top mounting.
slight play in o/s steering
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K500 CAV is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1994 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 122,065 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 K500 CAV, 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 32 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K500 CAV is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 November 1994.
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