MOT Status
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132,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions Too Clean
Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components
Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Deteriorated & Outer Tread Very Low
Rear All Brake Flexible Hose Metal Ends Corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Emissions Too Clean
Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components
Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Deteriorated & Outer Tread Very Low
Rear All Brake Flexible Hose Metal Ends Corroded
Emissions Too Clean
Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components
Nearside Front Outer Tyre Sidewall Starting To Deteriorate
Offside Rear Brake Caliper Anti Rattle Spring Clip Missing Caliper Is Secure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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Both Rear Tyres Close To Tread Wear Indicators
Emissions Too Clean
Engine Cover Fitted, Vairous Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection
Slight Wear On Both Front Brake Discs
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU57 JAY is a 2009 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2009 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 80,514 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 BU57 JAY, 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 17 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BU57 JAY registered?
BU57 JAY is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2009.
Is BU57 JAY safe to buy?
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