MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (5.2.3 (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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SA08 BAV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SA08 BAV, 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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SA08 BAV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2008.
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