MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
parking brake only just meets requirments
both rear lower (spring suspension arm) bushes have slight play
nsf inner brake pad getting down
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability osr upper suspension arm bolt loose (play) marked with chalk (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear lower (spring suspension arm) bushes have slight play
nsf inner brake pad getting down
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (bulb possibly not fitted correctly in holder ) (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability osr upper suspension arm bolt appears loose (play) chalked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear lower (spring suspension arm) bushes have slight play
nsf inner brake pad looks like its getting down
Underside muddy
Undertrays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit
Underside muddy
Undertrays fitted
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens insecure (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
unable to check rear seats, seat belts and mounting due to full car
unable to check rear seats, seat belts and mounting due to full car
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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YL08 MVZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YL08 MVZ, 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 YL08 MVZ registered?
YL08 MVZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2008.
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