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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))
o/s park brake effort low
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge also out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))
o/s park brake effort low
Front Brake disc are corroded
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative
Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central stoplamp not working, lens missing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
parking lamp on
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central stoplamp not working, lens missing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
parking lamp on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrying arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear axle coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen pump ? (3.5 (a))
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
offside front tyre bald on edges
undertray damaged
both front tyres perished and o/s/f approx 2mm outer edge
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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YA08 NCJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 YA08 NCJ, 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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YA08 NCJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 July 2008.
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