MOT Status
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123,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
surface rust at rear
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
surface rust at rear
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, very slight deteriation (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, very slight deteriation (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres are worn unevenly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both , plastic coating swollen (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both , plastic coating is swollen (3.6.B.2c)
Sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres low on edges
Front wipers starting to smear
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CX08 ELJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 CX08 ELJ, 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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CX08 ELJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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