MOT Status
ValidMileage
131,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper slight exhaust gas leak from clamp, DPF to turbo
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper slight exhaust gas leak from clamp, DPF to turbo
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake warning light illuminated/rear pad sensor loose.
Rear seats folded at time of test/unable to check rear belts.
Brake warning light illuminated/rear pad sensor loose.
Rear seats folded at time of test/unable to check rear belts.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear tyres wearing inner edges.
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B14 AKW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 B14 AKW, 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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B14 AKW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 January 2008.
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