MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front number plate damaged
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
free play in nearside front strut top mount
underside components corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
free play in nearside front strut top mount
underside components corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
free play in nearside front upper shock mount
underside and rear suspension components corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear axle corroded
under trays fitted obscuring components
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central arm above hub unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear axle corroded
under trays fitted obscuring components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe loose (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe loose (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damageto n/s/r of vehicle
exhaust slightly corroded
front discs worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
steering lock warning light showing
steering lock warning light showing
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YA57 DZO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2008 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 86,089 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 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA57 DZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YA57 DZO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 11 February 2008.
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