MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,635 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
tyre light on
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases The flexible section of the exhaust is breaking apart and there is a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses starting to perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Handbrake requires adjustment
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON THE LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction EPAS light came on during test. Steering angle sensor fault. (2.6 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases The flexible section of the exhaust is breaking apart and there is a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses starting to perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Handbrake requires adjustment
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON THE LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre in inner edge. ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake needs attention
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges.
exhaust flexi has slight damaged.
pressure warning light on.
strongly remcommed all tyres are changed, as in extremely poor condition.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed this tyre also has cut on inner side wall through to cords, extremely low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre in inner edge. ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges.
exhaust flexi has slight damaged.
pressure warning light on.
strongly remcommed all tyres are changed, as in extremely poor condition.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.40.18 89Y. Hankook. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.35.18 92Y. Hankook. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AB08 BME is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 AB08 BME, 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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AB08 BME is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 August 2008.
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