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AP08 AGU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,025 mi
Last recorded155,025 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 AGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 155,025 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 23 Sep 2017 155,025 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 4 Jun 2016 124,951 miles

Both front tyres worn from edges

O/s/r jacking rubber mount missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 124,877 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyres worn from edges

O/s/r jacking rubber mount missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 112,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2015 112,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2014 103,909 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 11 May 2013 89,322 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 75,714 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 54,931 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner side 245/35/18/88y

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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AP08 AGU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP08 AGU, 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 AP08 AGU registered?

AP08 AGU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is AP08 AGU safe to buy?

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