MOT Status
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161,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp insecure Screw was loose (4.1.1 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp top mount bracket broken
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror glass deteriorated
engine oily
engine warning light on
tyre pressure warning light on
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front brake back plate lower mount broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake back plate lower mount broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror glass deteriorated
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front brake back plate lower mount broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake back plate lower mount broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror glass deteriorated
engine mil light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/f tyre low on edge
Emission tested was too clean
Emission tested was too clean
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seats fitted to rear
Play in steering rack track rods
Rear brake discs scored slightly
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Child seats fitted to rear
Play in steering rack track rods
Rear brake discs scored slightly
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LB57 PFA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LB57 PFA, 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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LB57 PFA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 January 2008.
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