MOT Status
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143,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both o/s/f and n/s/f slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation, slightly affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both o/s/r and n/s/r slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front tyres showing abnormal wear to both edges
Front wiper blades smearing screen
nearside front tyre has damage to the outer side wall, not down to the chords
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front wiper blades smearing screen
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre has damage to the outer side wall, not down to the chords
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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VE08 WTJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 WTJ, 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 WTJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2008.
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