MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of the 2 marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x flexis to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MW08 VUX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 MW08 VUX, 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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MW08 VUX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2008.
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