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AF08 SMW

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,954 mi
Last recorded178,954 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 SMW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 178,954 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSR jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ONLY (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 178,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSR jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ONLY (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 160,454 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 149,368 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 133,639 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 133,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 124,219 miles

belly plate damaged nsf and slightly loose on mounts

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 124,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

belly plate damaged nsf and slightly loose on mounts

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 91,768 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,768 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 70,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,428 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,861 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 SMW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SMW, 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 SMW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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