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242,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working whilst fog lamp on (4.3.3 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner inner tyre worn on inner edge / wall structure very weak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside of tyre void of tread advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Very limited dampening also (5.3.2 (b))
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
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside of tyre void of tread advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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VF05 FXJ is a 2005 BMW 320 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 2005 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 106,061 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VF05 FXJ is a 2005 BMW 320, first registered on 31 December 2005.
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