MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
hazard warning lights flash out of sequence
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
hazard warning lights flash out of sequence
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secured (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise o/s rear drive shaft gaiter is perished (cracked)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise both front tyres worn on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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RA08 YKO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 RA08 YKO, 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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RA08 YKO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2008.
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