MOT Status
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Sound deadening material likely to become detached under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside headlamp very slightly loose
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.
offside front headlamp unit is insecure/shows movement
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake warning lamp is illuminated.
lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.
offside front headlamp unit is insecure/shows movement
service brake pedal shows extensive travel and feels extensively "spongy"
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear handbrake has very little effort at wheel
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated several splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))
headlamp leveling warning light on but operating correctly
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake wear warning lamp illuminated.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake wear warning lamp illuminated.
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine oil on the minimum mark at the dip-stick.
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in an un-repairable position. ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine oil on the minimum mark at the dip-stick.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection
rear windows tinted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection
rear windows tinted
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CU07 VNM is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2007 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 83,012 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 CU07 VNM, 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 19 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CU07 VNM is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2007.
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