MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
beam patterns weak
rear subframe rusty
tyres wearing low
n/s/r brake pipe rusty
rear subframe very rusty
slight weep n/s/r outer c/v boot
underside rusty
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear subframe corroding
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dirty (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dirty (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dirty (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dirty (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to limits (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine and sill and under trays fitted
exhaust corroded
heavy corrosion to center rear floor pan
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to limits (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine and sill and under trays fitted
exhaust corroded
heavy corrosion to center rear floor pan
Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Under trays fitted obscuring some views
rear brake pads getting low
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre low on tread and wearing on inside edge
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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SM08 YPJ 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 83.3%.
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 SM08 YPJ, 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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What year was SM08 YPJ registered?
SM08 YPJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2008.
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