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149,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp dim
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre has about 2.5mm of tread
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre has about 2.5mm of tread
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint/Metal Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Main Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Arm Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Reduced Light Output
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Arm Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Forward Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint/Metal Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Main Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Arm Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Reduced Light Output
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Arm Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Forward Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Treads
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Section Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheel
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Covers preventing inspection of some testable items
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Covers preventing inspection of some testable items
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
no density recorded in smoke test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
all tyres have cracks in tread
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WF09 JBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF09 JBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WF09 JBZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2009.
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