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AM08 NDC

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,366 mi
Last recorded122,366 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NDC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 122,366 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 115,252 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,038 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 102,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 89,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 86,111 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 86,111 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2018 82,825 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 82,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 78,692 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,160 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 67,430 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 58,619 miles

front exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,464 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,588 miles

O.s.f tyre chopped on inside

Rear tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,246 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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AM08 NDC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AM08 NDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 NDC registered?

AM08 NDC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is AM08 NDC safe to buy?

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