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AE08 RYK

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,684 mi
Last recorded153,684 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RYK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 153,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2023 148,169 miles

advise o/s n/s front and rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not excessive

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Fail 14 Mar 2023 148,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise o/s n/s front and rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not excessive

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Feb 2022 139,704 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 119,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,546 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 113,196 miles

advise o/s n/s rear brake discs are corroded on inside surface advise to replace

advise rear inside brake pads look low advise to replace

Pass 5 Feb 2018 110,099 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,088 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 103,391 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front exhaust clamp starting to crack

play to osr lower leading arm bush

Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,877 miles

Wear on outer edges of both front tyres.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,999 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted to vehicle.

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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AE08 RYK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE08 RYK, 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 AE08 RYK registered?

AE08 RYK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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