MOT Status
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149,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust heat shield Loose
Front Under tray damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Undertrays and heatshields in poor condition and slightly loose
Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays and heatshields in poor condition and slightly loose
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides & perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides & perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
advise front disks marked
engine cover undertrays fitted
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine cover and undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak rear diff
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly scored (3.5.1i)
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak rear axle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak rear axle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FL56 JLV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 FL56 JLV, 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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FL56 JLV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2006.
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