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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Lower Engine cover undertrays fitted restricting full inspection
Nearside Rear ABS wiring routed incorrectly running through coil spring
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear ABS wiring routed incorrectly and running through coil spring.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear jacking points and around rear sub-frame mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear ABS wiring routed incorrectly and running through coil spring.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear jacking points and around rear sub-frame mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened several areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear corrosion by both rear jacking points
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides by jacking blocks and inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear both suspension bracing arms are very corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides by jacking blocks and inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear both suspension bracing arms are very corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened many components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Benefit given to presenter, regarding cameras on mirror.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake performance was lower than the offside. 86 and 215
Rear Subframe is corroded but not considered excessive
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front bump stops split
both rear bump stops split
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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EN55 BUP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN55 BUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EN55 BUP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2005.
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