MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central support arm outer bush de-bonding slightly from central pin (marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly worn on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil present around NSF front arm inner bush, appears to originate from lower intercooler pipe/ connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to rear subframe as well as numerous rear suspension components
Undertray fitted covering testable items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Numerous small stone chips across swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sticker placed within swept area, also causing OSF wiper blade to streak slightly under normal operation (3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central support arm outer bush de-bonding slightly from central pin (marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly worn on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil present around NSF front arm inner bush, appears to originate from lower intercooler pipe/ connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to rear subframe as well as numerous rear suspension components
Undertray fitted covering testable items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Numerous small stone chips across swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
washer fluid appears to be low
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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RA57 JYH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RA57 JYH, 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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RA57 JYH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 January 2008.
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