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155,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working Topped up washer fluid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Left lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center/rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center/rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleaned blade rubbers (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Cable been rubbing on brake pipe educing thickness , Brake pipe showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Insecure above Diff , cant inspect to see if chaffed .. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake discs worn.
N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre wearing on edges
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 130?
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BL55 LSE is a 2005 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2005 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 82,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL55 LSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BL55 LSE is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 30 December 2005.
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