MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
tyre light on
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
tyre light on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
temporary fuel cap fitted
tyre pressure light on
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
temporary fuel cap fitted
tyre pressure light on
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet latch slightly stiff when opening
Brake warning light is on
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Brake warning light is on
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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YL08 XAP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YL08 XAP, 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 XAP registered?
YL08 XAP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2008.
Is YL08 XAP safe to buy?
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