MOT Status
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148,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear jacking block/ pad is missing
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger has broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear jacking block/ pad is missing
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Jacking block/pad is missing
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust hanger is broken
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on the inside edge and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Jacking block/pad is missing
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust hanger is broken
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust Shield Insecure
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside 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))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread band. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear diff bearings excessively noisey
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear diff bearings excessively noisey
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
diff leaking oil / bearings noisey
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
diff leaking oil / bearings noisey
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Oil on min
Slight diff oil leak
TPMS light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
front tyres getting low
t.p.m.s light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
body has undertrat fitted not allowing full inspection of components
engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components
near side rear tyre has nail in tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear disc shows signs of excessive heat
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
offside rear disc shows signs of excessive heat
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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DN56 JWK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
Across all 2006 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,203 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 DN56 JWK, 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 20 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DN56 JWK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2006.
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