MOT Status
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140,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing in arch (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing in arch (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear both brake pads worn
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.
under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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A19 TKW is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2008 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,184 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 A19 TKW, 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 18 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A19 TKW is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2008.
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