MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear subframe fresh underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and cover come loose (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general underbody and suspension at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and both rear outers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear lenses tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and both rear outers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear lenses tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
All tyres are low on tread
Engine oil leak
Exhaust corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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BU08 OVC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BU08 OVC, 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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BU08 OVC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 May 2008.
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