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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: both front tyres are cracking/perishing on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: both rear tyres are cracking/perishing/worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin can see fumes coming from os/f engine bay /exhaust leak? (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust emissions leaking can see fumes from os/f engine bay (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns/f lower back suspention arm bush is worn/lose excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns/r subframe support bracket/arm corroded/holes excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os/f front suspension arm bush is worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/bushes, brake components, subframes etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: both front tyres are cracking/perishing on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive ADVISE: slight oil leak/dampness coming from engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: both rear tyres are cracking/perishing/worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking apart- both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
offside hand brake effort low
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working + 50% tail light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking apart- both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
offside hand brake effort low
under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play trackrod end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres have worn edges
offside front tyre has a deep split to tread
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres have worn edges
offside front tyre has a deep split to tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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BM52 LAY is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 BM52 LAY, 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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What year was BM52 LAY registered?
BM52 LAY is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2006.
Is BM52 LAY safe to buy?
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