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AF08 PZD

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,584 mi
Last recorded120,584 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 120,584 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 107,859 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 98,453 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

engine covers fitted

play in inner steering joints

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2014 88,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff areas wet with oil

Fail 10 Jul 2014 88,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine sounds noisey/rattley

n/s/r 50percent side light is inop

rear diff areas wet with oil

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,808 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,546 miles

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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AF08 PZD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF08 PZD, 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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AF08 PZD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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