Sample Report
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The report below is an anonymised example from a real inspection. Every finding is traffic-light coded and it ends with clear advice.
2019 BMW 320d M Sport
68,400 miles · Leeds · Comprehensive Package
78/100Overall Score
Our adviceNegotiate: −£900
No issueAttentionNeeds spending
Mechanical & engine
- Engine starts clean from cold, no smoke
- Gearbox shifts smoothly
- Slight weeping on front shock absorbers
- No active fault codes on OBD scan
Bodywork & paint
- 310µm paint on rear left arch — resprayed
- No rust on chassis or sills
- Panel gaps symmetrical
Documents & history
- HPI clear: no finance, stolen or write-off record
- V5C registered to the seller
- MOT mileage series consistent
Road test
- Braking performance balanced
- Slight steering vibration above 60mph (wheel balance)
- No unusual drivetrain noises
Tyres & wheels
- Front tyres at 2mm — need replacing
- Rear tyres at 5mm
- Kerb marks on front left wheel
Seller & dealer verification
- Seller identity matches the V5C logbook
- Sale address matches the logbook address
- Bank account name matches the seller
- Only 4 months of ownership — we asked why; answer in the report
Estimated near-term costs
- Pair of front tyres£180
- Wheel balancing£40
- Pair of front shock absorbers (near term)£440
Based on these costs, we recommended negotiating −£900 off the asking price.
Photos & video
engine bay
front view
interior
paint measurement
tyre tread depth
underside
The real report includes 40-80 photos plus engine sound and driving video.
This sample report is anonymised; the format and content are identical to a real report.