MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing supplied and fitted x1. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear propshaft coupling perished/starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flex hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on inner sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flex hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on inner sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn in centre and scrubbing on inner edge - replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn in centre and heavy scrubbing on inner edge - recommend urgent replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace urgently (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cut and cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to cords (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outside
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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AF08 OOV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 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 AF08 OOV, 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 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AF08 OOV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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