MOT Status
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169,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Jacking bracket missing
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front headlamp levelling switch removed, headlamp aim and pattern ok
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top radius link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top radius link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (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)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (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)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
no emissions reading
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake pads getting close to wear indicators but plenty of pad material left
Front brake discs in poor condition
Front tyres worn on outside edge, tracking required.
Rear brake pads low
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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LJ57 UAN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 LJ57 UAN, 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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LJ57 UAN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2007.
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