MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe corroded
signs of under body corrosion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe corroded
signs of under body corrosion
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer hub bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Red brake warning light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
park brake lever free travel
Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pad warning light illuminated
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pad warning light illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise front discs worn
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise front discs worn
advise o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
advise rear tyres close to wear bars
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RF08 VSL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 RF08 VSL, 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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RF08 VSL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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