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126,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle
Unable to see some testable items due to large undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear bump stops deteriorated
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front exhaust flexible joint slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside door mirror glass faded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear surface corrosion sub-frame, suspension arms, slight oil leak from axle
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front exhaust flexible joint slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside door mirror glass faded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear surface corrosion sub-frame, suspension arms, slight oil leak from axle
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of surface corrosion
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of surface corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front suspension bump stops deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside and nearside front suspension bump stops deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r inner wheel rim slight damage
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AU08 TXW is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AU08 TXW, 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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AU08 TXW is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2008.
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