MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
ENGINE SOUNDS NOISY AND RATTLING
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All brake discs corroded and worn
Centre rear brake lense damaged
Nearside front shock corroded
Nearside rear crash damage covered
Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Oil leaks
All brake discs corroded and worn
Centre rear brake lense damaged
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Fault code cleared via diagnostics (3.4.1c)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Part supplied by customer (7.1.3)
Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard Part supplied by customer (7.1.3)
Nearside front shock corroded
Nearside rear crash damage covered
Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Oil leaks
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
All brake discs corroded and worn
Centre rear brake lense damaged
Nearside front shock corroded
Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Oil leaks
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
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EXZ 8176 is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2008 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 78,657 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 EXZ 8176, 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 18 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EXZ 8176 registered?
EXZ 8176 is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 January 2008.
Is EXZ 8176 safe to buy?
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