MOT Status
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122,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service light on
TYRE WARNING LAMP ON
Service light on
TYRE WARNING LAMP ON
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear pads low
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear pads low
EML on dash
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension & hub contaminated in oil
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
corrosion to underside & components
covers & trays
emissions only just met
exhaust heat shields insecure & rattling
oil light on at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
EML on dash
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension & hub contaminated in oil
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
corrosion to underside & components
covers & trays
emissions only just met
exhaust heat shields insecure & rattling
oil light on at time of test
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/S/F tyre wearing low on outer tread.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear pads wearing low.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC58 YFF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YC58 YFF, 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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YC58 YFF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2008.
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