MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect McPherson strut (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
engine covers & undertrays fitted
FRONT WIPER BLADES READY FOR CHANGING.
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR BOTTOM ARM BUSH ( OUTER ),IS PART OF HUB CARRIER. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
FRONT WIPER BLADES READY FOR CHANGING.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON BOTH EDGES ,CLOSE TO CORDS ,ADVISE CHANGE A.S.A.P.(205-55X16H) M+S RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR BOTTOM ARM BUSH ( OUTER ),IS PART OF HUB CARRIER. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all tyres starting to wear on edges
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all 4 tyres perished
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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GX08 SBV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 GX08 SBV, 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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GX08 SBV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2008.
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