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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
sub frame bushes perished
underbody heavily under sealed
both front tyres are worn on outer edges
both rear brake discs are pitted
nearside rear suspension bush not fitted correctly but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are worn on outer edges
both rear brake discs are pitted
nearside rear suspension bush not fitted correctly but not resulting in excessive movement
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Near side rear axle beam mounting bush not fully pressed into aperture.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Near side rear axle beam mounting bush not fully pressed into aperture.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Screen has minor damage to zone b
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Screen has minor damage to zone b
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Mileage not displayed
Pas pipes damp but no obvious leaks
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Mileage not displayed
Pas pipes damp but no obvious leaks
Prop shaft do-nut breaking up
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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L78 JKX is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1993 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 141,959 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 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L78 JKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L78 JKX registered?
L78 JKX is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 1993.
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