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AP08 OAA

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,947 mi
Last recorded83,947 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OAA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 83,947 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,354 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 68,270 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nsr shock absorber bump stop starting to deteriorate

Osr shock absorber bump stop starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 May 2014 59,372 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 49,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 May 2012 39,340 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 39,335 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2011 29,794 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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AP08 OAA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AP08 OAA, 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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What year was AP08 OAA registered?

AP08 OAA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AP08 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 OAA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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