MOT Status
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134,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flex hoses starting to perish/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber tint faded on both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front electric window not working
light rusting on both rear inner sills
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake pad wear warning wire disconnected from pad and insecure (1.1.21 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flex hoses starting to perish/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber tint faded on both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front electric window not working
light rusting on both rear inner sills
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue led fitted does not match white bulb on other side (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue led fitted does not match white bulb on other side (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON - STRONGLY RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION AS MASTER CYL LEVEL CANNOT BE SEEN
SERVICE & INSPECTION LIGHTS ON
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON - STRONGLY RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION AS MASTER CYL LEVEL CANNOT BE SEEN
SERVICE & INSPECTION LIGHTS ON
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near side front tyre wearing on outer edge down to 3mm.
off side front tyre wearing on outer edge down to 3mm.
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LJ58 PLV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LJ58 PLV, 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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LJ58 PLV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2008.
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