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170,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecurely attached Top mount plate (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn to approx 2.5mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
oil level near to minimum but not below
plastic covers fitted obscuring the view to various components
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake discs worn (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn to approx 2.5mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
oil level near to minimum but not below
plastic covers fitted obscuring the view to various components
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 strong advice (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake has slight bind strong advice
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake has slight bind strong advice
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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BT08 XWO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BT08 XWO, 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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BT08 XWO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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