MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front-most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays obscuring some testable items
Central Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays obscuring some testable items
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slight corrosion/bubbling (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slight corrosion/bubbling (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing thin outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing thin inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing thin outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing thin inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
all tyre treads getting low
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres have inner edge wear
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
n/s/f tyre cracks starting to form
o/s/f tyre cracks starting to form
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)
n/s/f tyre cracks starting to form
o/s/f tyre cracks starting to form
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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JB03 AEB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 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 JB03 AEB, 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 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JB03 AEB registered?
JB03 AEB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 July 2009.
Is JB03 AEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for JB03 AEB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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