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81,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear handbrake poor, would advise being inspected
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear ABS Rings Swollen
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Y5 LAJ is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2015 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 56,516 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 Y5 LAJ, 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 11 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y5 LAJ is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2015.
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