MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber top mounting rubber starting to come away from centre but currently meets MOT requirements
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder and down to 3mm tread in places (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Subframe has slight surface corrosion but currently meets MOT requirements
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre pressure warning light showing
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre pressure warning light showing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake wear sensor not correctly fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
nsf/osf brake flexi hoses perishing
osr shock absorber bump stop deteriotated
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requires pads ASAP (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut in tread (4.1.E.1)
wind deflector fitted in rear over s/belts
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
damage in top of windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
damage in top of windscreen
rear brake pads worn
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YK08 LXG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 YK08 LXG, 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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What year was YK08 LXG registered?
YK08 LXG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2008.
Is YK08 LXG safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK08 LXG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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