MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
NSR jacking block missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ONLY (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
NSR jacking block missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ONLY (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front worn on outer edge
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
belly plate damaged nsf and slightly loose on mounts
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
belly plate damaged nsf and slightly loose on mounts
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF08 SMW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SMW, 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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What year was AF08 SMW registered?
AF08 SMW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is AF08 SMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF08 SMW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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