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Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front & rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both outer's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
under tray fitted
upper level components covered
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
under tray fitted
upper level components covered
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyres worn outside edge
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyres worn outside edge
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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BV09 JSZ 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 72.2%.
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 BV09 JSZ, 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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BV09 JSZ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2009.
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