MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
near side headlamp has water inside lense
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Centre stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Water in n/s headlamp
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Zero exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration test
n/s/r tyre cut across tread area but structure not exposed
n/s/r tyre has extensive cracking in inner sidewall
o/s/f tyre cut across tread area but structure not exposed
o/s/r tyre cut across tread area but structure not exposed
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ME53 ZRA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 ME53 ZRA, 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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ME53 ZRA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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