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105,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front, pipe was disconnected. (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped/damaged (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear lower arm bushes cracked/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre tread depth slightly low, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen damaged in zone "A" but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre tread depth slightly low, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen damaged in zone "A" but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and slight kerb damage
Nearside Rear tyre slight kerb damage
handbrake made 16%
service light on
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight dampness starting on both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
both nearside tyres low on tread
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
both nearside tyres low on tread
front disc lipped and pads low
tpm light on front offside tyre soft
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
oil leaks
wipers smearing
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
oil leaks
wipers smearing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MJ12 YTU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2012 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 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 MJ12 YTU, 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 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MJ12 YTU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2012.
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