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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring fouling within coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring fouling within coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn recommended (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear abs wiring fouling within coil spring
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear limited view to rear lower coil spring (mud)
limited view to several brake pipes/hoses (mud)
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame support bracket corroded. Requires attention
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame support bracket corroded
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Both Tyres inner edges slightly worn
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear/arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Both Tyres inner edges slightly worn
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front front flexi joint deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2453518 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front front flexi joint deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked top right corner (0.1 (b))
Front front flexi pipe deteriorated
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear insignificant view to rear (3.3 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2154018 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2154018 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked top right corner (0.1 (b))
Front front flexi pipe deteriorated
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front number plate damaged
front pads low
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre stepped on inside edge
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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C5 JSE is a 2009 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 C5 JSE, 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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C5 JSE is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 19 January 2009.
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