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Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system insecure from from clamp (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured bend (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger loose (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp fractured on cataylist to exhaust front pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit approx 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (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)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside and offside front brake pads approx 70% worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front wheel has slight curb damage
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear outer edge more than rest of tyre
Slight damage to offside rear bumper
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YF58 LZJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YF58 LZJ, 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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YF58 LZJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2008.
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