MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both front brake flexi pipes perished/cracked
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front brake flexi pipes perished/cracked
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
both nearside tyres wearing ouoter edge
tyre pressure sensor
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both nearside tyres wearing ouoter edge
tyre pressure sensor
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
tyre prussure guage on
offside front tyre wearing at outer shoulder
rear brake discs in poor condition
rear brakles squealing during roller test
offside front tyre just on limit and should be replaced
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside 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)
n/s/f tyre non runflat
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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P18 LML is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2005 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 86,385 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 P18 LML, 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 21 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P18 LML is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 March 2005.
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