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AL08 MCK

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,617 mi
Last recorded131,617 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL08 MCK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 131,617 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear caliper clip missing

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,175 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 122,172 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 108,282 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 95,532 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 95,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 83,590 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 73,150 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 56,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2015 56,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bulb warning light on dash

Pass 8 May 2014 45,226 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 34,834 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,573 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,866 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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AL08 MCK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AL08 MCK, 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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AL08 MCK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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