MOT Status
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150,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Roughly 2mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Roughly 2mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Handbrake force low.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Handbrake force low.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres starting to wear inner and outer edges
vehicle has been stood for some time all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion brakes all working ok
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres starting to wear inner and outer edges
vehicle has been stood for some time all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion brakes all working ok
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing inner edge
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing inner edge
hand brake warning light on dash
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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NM08 TMV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 NM08 TMV, 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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NM08 TMV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2008.
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