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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexible hoses are slightly perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive front and bottom of engine unable to pin point due to various covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached upper ball joint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached front lower arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower mounting bolt very loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexible hoses are slightly perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive front and bottom of engine unable to pin point due to various covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim NEAR FAIL (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing / cracking low tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Jacking pad missing
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc s corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim NEAR FAIL (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing / cracking low tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Jacking pad missing
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc s corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Jacking pad missing
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.7mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front brake hoses slight cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Jacking pad missing o/s/f.
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre pressure light on.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front brake hoses slight cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Jacking pad missing o/s/f.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre pressure light on.
Centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
O/S/F Jacking block missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
O/S/F Jacking block missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central exhaust heat shield slightly loose
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres wearing on outside edges.
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres wearing on outside edges.
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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KW56 XXA is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2007 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,116 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 KW56 XXA, 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 19 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KW56 XXA is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 February 2007.
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