MOT Status
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157,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
surface corrosion to rear suspension
surface corrosion to rear subframe
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front and rear brake pads wearing low wear and corrosion to brake discs
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front and Rear brake discs rusty and worn.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside and Nearside front tyres outer edges worn.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front and Rear brake discs rusty and worn.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside and Nearside front tyres outer edges worn.
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 125?
Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J2 TAY is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2008 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,205 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J2 TAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J2 TAY registered?
J2 TAY is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 18 September 2008.
Is J2 TAY safe to buy?
The MOT history for J2 TAY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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