MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
nearside driving lamp not working
steering column knocking
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake warning light on and message on
nearside driving lamp not working
steering column knocking
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm STRONG ADVISE!! (225/45/17) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner arm has slight play, causing some tyre wear. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge wearing heavy. 3mm (225/45/17) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm STRONG ADVISE!! (225/45/17) (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just passed requirement. (3.7.B.6b)
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm STRONG ADVISE!! (225/45/17) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner arm has slight play, causing some tyre wear. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge wearing heavy. 3mm (225/45/17) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Far too low!! (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm STRONG ADVISE!! (225/45/17) (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just passed requirement. (3.7.B.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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BG61 LTE is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2011 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 71,376 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 BG61 LTE, 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 15 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BG61 LTE is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2011.
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