MOT Status
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95,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad worn down below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wing and bumper damaged ok at time of test to pass
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber bump stop u/s
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Driverside front window inop
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Hi level brake light has been removed
Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wing and bumper damaged ok at time of test to pass
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber bump stop u/s
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Driverside front window inop
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Hi level brake light has been removed
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Third brake light lens missing but still emits a red light. (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VE08 RUR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 VE08 RUR, 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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VE08 RUR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2008.
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