MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pad warning light lit
traction control light lit
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
brake condition warning lamp lit
engine cover obscuring some components in engine bay
extensive undertrays fitted unable to carry out full underside inspections
oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
extensive undertrays obscuring testable items
oversill fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections
Advise nearside rear tyre tread depth on legal limit, replace ASAP.
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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YC08 OBW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YC08 OBW, 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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What year was YC08 OBW registered?
YC08 OBW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is YC08 OBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC08 OBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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