MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))
under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cut on inner part of tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner most bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre has damage on inner wall
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control warning (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning light on (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cut on inner part of tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner most bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre has damage on inner wall
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush part of hub (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush part of hub (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
front brake discs worn very close to minimum thickness indicator
offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn very close to minimum thickness indicator
offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges
nearside front and offside rear tyres have cuts to tread and worn on edges 205/50/17W run flat
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AV08 VYU 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 69.2%.
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 AV08 VYU, 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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AV08 VYU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 May 2008.
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