MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has worn low on the outer edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has worn low on the outer edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
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C5 TAO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2011 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 68,378 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 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 TAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C5 TAO registered?
C5 TAO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2011.
Is C5 TAO safe to buy?
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