MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses. Body to sub frame (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses. Body to sub frame (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front no plate.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust slightly corroded.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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TFZ 3516 is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2004 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,797 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 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFZ 3516, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TFZ 3516 registered?
TFZ 3516 is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2004.
Is TFZ 3516 safe to buy?
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