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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front bumper damaged also slightly loose on underside
front undertray damaged also slightly loose
nearside front road wheel damaged on outer rim
nearside rear road wheel damaged on outer rim
reverse lights not working
various rear suspension bushes perished / cracked not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front bumper damaged also slightly loose on underside
front undertray damaged also slightly loose
nearside front road wheel damaged on outer rim
nearside rear road wheel damaged on outer rim
reverse lights not working
various rear suspension bushes perished / cracked not resulting in excessive movement
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
front bumper damaged also slightly loose on underside
front undertray not fully secured
nearside front road wheel slightly damaged outer rim
nearside rear road wheel slightly damaged outer rim
reverse lamps not working
various rear suspension bushes perished / cracked but not resulting in excessive movement
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
anti rattle clip missing ... off side rear
parking brake efficency only just met
reverse lamps not working
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower mounting bolts loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Emits continuous blue smoke. (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Park brake low performance on offside rear.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6 mm and worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all four tyres wearing on inside edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake warning light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
traction control light on
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad warning light on
traction control light on
traction control light showing on dash
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake warning light on dash
tracktion control light on
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake warning light on dash
tracktion control light on
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AO06 JFV is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 AO06 JFV, 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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AO06 JFV is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2006.
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