MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
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))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi worn / blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm 245/35/zr18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm 245/35/zr18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))
condensation in the n/s and o/s light units
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall 215/40/18YXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18VXL (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight play in both rear hub lower knuckle joints
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/f binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight play in both rear hub lower knuckle joints
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear tyre worn close to ply on inner shoulder
Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges, are starting to perish and are on 3mm of tread
Child seat fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front tyres wearing on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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YL57 DZF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 YL57 DZF, 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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YL57 DZF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 February 2008.
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