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153,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil leak
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
offside rear shock absorber bottom nut is slightly loose but no excessive movement detected
oil leak
rear sub-frame is slightly corroded
undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components
vehicle emissions too clean
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement two bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement two bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement two bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement two bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OSF Bump stop deteriorated.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OSF Bump stop deteriorated.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
STRONG ADVISE***nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm tred also wearing on inner edge close to cord
STRONG ADVISE***offside rear tyre worn almost to cord on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
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YK58 SSV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YK58 SSV, 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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YK58 SSV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.
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