MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated OS and NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour OS and NS (4.4.3 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OS and NS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush on hub asembly (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses from body to rear subframe (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
covers and undertrays fitted
N/S/F tyre bold on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 to centre clamp wants tightening on exhaust
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 to centre clamp wants tightening on exhaust
n/s/r tyre on 3mms.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r tyre on 3mms.
rear tyres on 3mms.
DSC warning lamp indicates a fault
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
DSC warning lamp indicates a fault
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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YK08 MSX is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?
YK08 MSX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2008.
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