MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 corners perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 corners perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake wear light ON
car tested in wet weather
front and rear brake discs lightly worn
nearside front brake wear sensor wire broken
park brake lever has little reserve travel
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine cover hinder view to some testable items
Front brake discs are badly worn & lipped (plz refr2spec)
O/s front tyre valve tem slightly perished
O/s headlamp bracket has broken but secured satisfactorilly
O/s rear tyre unevenly worn & valve stem cracked-up
O/s rear wheel damaged (inner
Oil leak ()
Wiring broken & hanging loose on n/s front hub
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advises front and rear pads low
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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OE57 XXW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 OE57 XXW, 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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OE57 XXW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 February 2008.
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