MOT Status
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127,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front tyres wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front tyres wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs lipped
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edges
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front brake discs lipped
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edges
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front tyre wearing outer edges
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre 3mm
rear tyre slight wear inner edges
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
rear tyre slight wear inner edges
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF08 FOJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DF08 FOJ, 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 DF08 FOJ registered?
DF08 FOJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 August 2008.
Is DF08 FOJ safe to buy?
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