MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Brake fluid low light illuminated on dash
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/r tyre slightly perishing
Brake fluid low light illuminated on dash
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r tyre slightly perishing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake warning indicates a malfunction
Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f has run flat tyre fitted
o/s/f tyre perishing
o/s/r tyre perishing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake warning indicates a malfunction
Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f has run flat tyre fitted
o/s/f tyre perishing
o/s/r tyre perishing
Bonnet warning light stays illuminated when shut
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front tyre signs of age deterioration
Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Bonnet warning light stays illuminated when shut
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front tyre signs of age deterioration
Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
TYRE LIGHT ON DASH
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GL05 LHA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2005 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,539 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 GL05 LHA, 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 21 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GL05 LHA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 June 2005.
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