MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (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))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS -BADLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS -BADLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDERTRAY
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm- TREAD STEPPED (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
SCREECHING NOISE COMING FRON REAR BRAKES -WHEN HAND BRAKE APPLIED
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords HAS SERVUAL CUTS IN TREAD-225/45/17 91V R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS -BADLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS -BADLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDERTRAY
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm- TREAD STEPPED (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
SCREECHING NOISE COMING FRON REAR BRAKES -WHEN HAND BRAKE APPLIED
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pads wearing thin, just on limit of 1.6 mm
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres worn on edge
rear tyres worn on edge
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YF08 FLP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YF08 FLP, 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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YF08 FLP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 June 2008.
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