MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil leak
Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
all bump stops deteriorated
nsf tyre 2/3000 miles, osf following
rear exhaust hanger not 100%
slight engine oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)
Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
converters fitted to headlamps
engine covers fitted
no measurable reading from exhaust
rear exhaust bracket broken but still surported
undertrays fitted
wipers smeary
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
converters fitted to headlamps
engine covers fitted
no measurable reading from exhaust
rear exhaust bracket broken but still surported
undertrays fitted
wipers smeary
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust emits no measurable emissions.
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
no measurable emmisions from exhaust
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres are wearing unevenly[low tread on inner edges]
no measurable emmisions from exhaust
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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AC08 ZPY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 AC08 ZPY, 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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AC08 ZPY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2008.
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