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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.

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