MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside wing mirror glass cracked
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside wing mirror glass cracked
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside wing mirror glass cracked
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake pads look low
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AV55 EWA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 EWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AV55 EWA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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