MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded on ends (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and perished both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension components corroded
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock damp (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock damp (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust flexi leaking slightly
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock damp (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock damp (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust flexi leaking slightly
n.s rear shocker has a slight leak
o.s front brake binding slightly
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear 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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear differential has light misting of oil.
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear differential has light misting of oil.
rear brake pads getting low /2-3000 miles
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)
tyre pressures appear very low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs slightly corroded
offside front inner brake pad appears to be low
sill covers fitted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both front tyres worn low on outer edge.
Cut on offside rear tyre tread.
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)
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WG55 ARU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG55 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WG55 ARU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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