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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs getting lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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 wheel arch corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
chip in windscreen
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
chip in windscreen
Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
o/s rear wheel arch corroded
stone chip in window screen
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake warning light on
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Front brake imbalance is 23%.
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)
offside handbrake slightly binding.
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)
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AY54 WXZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2004 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 96,770 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 AY54 WXZ, 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 22 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AY54 WXZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2004.
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