MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both front brake hoses slightly perished
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail offside/nearside brackets excessive corrosion /holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both front brake hoses slightly perished
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated closest to front of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust flexi pipes in poor condition.
Nearside Front Headlamp is slightly loose.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords The inner edge is worn smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both edges are worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust flexi pipes in poor condition.
Nearside Front Headlamp is slightly loose.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
under covers fitted
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
under covers fitted
under tray fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front 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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges.
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N5 GHU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 N5 GHU, 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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N5 GHU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 May 2008.
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