MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Door check strap missing
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split, Unable to check for clearing due to insufficient washer fluid (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Door check strap missing
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split, Unable to check for clearing due to insufficient washer fluid (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system showing low pressure on info screen
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
both front brake hoses perished
front tyres wearing on inner edge
rear tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
N/S/F tyres wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
emissions too clean to register
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GY08 TXF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 GY08 TXF, 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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GY08 TXF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2008.
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