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Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front, offside front and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and offside rear wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front, offside front and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and offside rear wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on mot limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
engine covers, sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
engine covers, sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
front section of exhaust becoming deteriorated (slight split on top of pipe)
offside front tyre wearing on edges
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
offside front tyre wearing on edges, nearside rear tyre 2.5-3mm, both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges
sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
offside front tyre wearing on edges, nearside rear tyre 2.5-3mm, both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges
sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical and rear (6.3.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear brake disc's slightly corroded
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
both rear brake disc's slightly corroded
Brake pipe under the vehicle behind the plastic under body sheild could not be tested pass/advise
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MK08 EFU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 MK08 EFU, 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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MK08 EFU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2008.
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