MOT Status
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92,034 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lens damaged
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lens cracked
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lens cracked
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lens cracked
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lens cracked
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lens cracked
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lens cracked
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tie rod bar play
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lens cracked
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Front number plate slightly damaged
Centre Front oil leak present
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
traction control lamp on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BJ55 LRZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 2005 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,539 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 BJ55 LRZ, 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 21 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BJ55 LRZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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