MOT Status
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146,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side lamps (4.4.3 (b))
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with hazard/indicator lamps (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Emissions reading 0.00 unable to obtain print out
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Emissions reading 0.00 unable to obtain print out
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted
n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted
under covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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AU08 UCL is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 AU08 UCL, 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 UCL is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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