MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lamp is constantly flickering (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lamp is constantly flickering (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at brake pipe unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are on 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are on 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt center ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front tyre mishaped on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front and rear brake discs corroded
Front wipers streaking slightly
Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BM52 GEM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 BM52 GEM, 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 BM52 GEM registered?
BM52 GEM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 October 2008.
Is BM52 GEM safe to buy?
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