MOT Status
ValidMileage
139,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front fog lamp lens broken
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front fog lamp lens broken
front fog light lense is broken but working
rear prop shaft joint is strting to crack
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front fog light lense is broken but working
nearside front tyre is worn uneven (stepped)
rear prop shaft joint is strting to crack
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SMEARING THE SCREEN
EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED
ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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1987 JL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2011 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 74,478 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1987 JL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 1987 JL registered?
1987 JL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2011.
Is 1987 JL safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1987 JL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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