MOT Status
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132,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front tyres worn very smooth outer edges
both rear tyres wearing very smooth inside edges
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front brake hoses starting to perish
front number plate starting to deteriorate
lip to front brake discs
parking brake warning light staying on
warning light staying on dash
all brake pads wearing low
both front brake hoses starting to perish
brake warning light staying on
o/s/r brake hoses starting to perish
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
all brake pads wearing low
both front brake hoses starting to perish
brake warning light staying on
o/s/r brake hoses starting to perish
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
TPMS warning message showing on dashboard
temporary fuel cap fitted
fuel smell but no visible leak
n/s/r tyre wearing low
temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advice both front tyres on very slight cracks on tread pattern.
o/s/r tyre has slight cracks on tread pattern. 205/55 R16
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LJ07 CKU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 LJ07 CKU, 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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What year was LJ07 CKU registered?
LJ07 CKU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 May 2007.
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