MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lens also (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust: heat shield not fully secure/distorted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lens also (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust: heat shield not fully secure/distorted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
both front tyres tread cracking advise replace.
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TA08 ZZZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 TA08 ZZZ, 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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TA08 ZZZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 November 2008.
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