MOT Status
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172,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays are very wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Charging lamp indicates a fault
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays are very wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
oil leak on engine
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to front and rear brake discs
radiator cooling fan inop
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ware to tread edges (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear wheel bearings and diff noisy
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ware to tread edges (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear wheel bearings and diff noisy
Nearside Mirror missing
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view of the road
Nail in NSR tyre
Nearside mirror missing
OSF door check strap bolt loose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
OSF door check strap bolt loose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
OSF door check strap bolt loose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
OSR brake pad wear indicator wire fouling drive shaft
Bonnet very difficult to open
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A21 EAD is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2006 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 90,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A21 EAD, 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 20 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A21 EAD is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 1 June 2006.
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