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157,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
underbody has slight rust
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
under vehicle and suspension components are slight rusty
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, o/s/f has a slight crack within the lens (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under vehicle and suspension components are slight rusty including track rod ends
Front Service brake grabbing severely brake judder when pressed to floor - needs further investigation (1.2.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, o/s/f has a slight crack within the lens (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under vehicle and suspension components are slight rusty including track rod ends
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to offside rear hose. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to offside rear hose. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST FLEX BROKEN AND LOSING EXHAUST GASSES (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section at front snapped but not excessively blowing (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear borderline excessive (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak gearbox leaking ()
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section at front snapped but not excessively blowing (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear borderline excessive (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak gearbox leaking ()
emissions not detected
front tyres cracking excessively
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
screw in o/s/r tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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G12 WLB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G12 WLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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G12 WLB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2006.
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