MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front tyre perished on sidewalls
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
fuel cap seal slightly perished
tank panels insecure
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
fuel cap seal slightly perished
tank panels insecure
Front tyre perished on sidewalls
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
centre stand bolts loose
Front tyre starting to perrish.
Headrace bearings slightly loose
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SG53 ZHO is a 2003 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2003 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,682 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG53 ZHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SG53 ZHO is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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