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113,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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subframe + suspension components corroded
Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DICS SHOWING CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS SHOWING CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS SHOWING CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator BOTH REAR PADS (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS POSSIBLE BULBS IN WRONG WAY (4.1.2 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DICS SHOWING CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS SHOWING CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS SHOWING CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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YD58 LYU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black 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 YD58 LYU, 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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YD58 LYU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2008.
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