MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Auxiliary Drive Belt Slightly Deteriorated.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Auxiliary Drive Belt Slightly Deteriorated.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
front tyres different size to rear tyres
stone chips in front screen
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
front exhaust hitting under side of car
front tyres different size to rear tyres
n/s/f brake caliper spring missing
n/s/r brake caliper spring missing
o/s/r brake caliper spring missing
rear exhaust mount insecure
stone chips in front screen
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
auxiliary belt perishing
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 R17 W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn on inner edge and has deep cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
auxiliary belt perishing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 run flat (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2litres of oil added
oil level very low,was not showing on dipstick
tpms light on
unable to check inside brakes
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2litres of oil added
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil level very low,was not showing on dipstick
tpms light on
unable to check inside brakes
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
bolt missing from offside headlamp mounting
nearside headlamp mounting bracket broken
offside front tyre worn on outer edge/no tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
bolt missing from offside headlamp mounting
nearside headlamp mounting bracket broken
offside front tyre worn on outer edge/no tread
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YL57 EBN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 EBN, 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 EBN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 February 2008.
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