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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front brake flex hoses starting to crack
small oil leak from gearbox
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all front (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all front (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly damaged o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
dash warning light on
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose slightly damaged o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
dash warning light on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in too (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in too (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit (2.7.3)
PARKING BRAKE EFFORT ON MIN 16%
both front tyres wearing on edges
dash warning light on
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PARKING BRAKE EFFORT ON MIN 16%
both front tyres wearing on edges
dash warning light on
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
dash warning lights on
dash warning lights on
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)
dash warning lights on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YK08 GJJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YK08 GJJ, 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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YK08 GJJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2008.
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