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AT57 NCV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

130,325 mi
Last recorded130,325 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 NCV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 130,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged and outer edge worn.

Offside Front head light misted

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no smoke diesel test passed

Fail 5 Oct 2022 130,325 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245x35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 245x35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged and outer edge worn.

Offside Front head light misted

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no smoke diesel test passed

Pass 20 Sep 2021 125,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged, also worn on outer edge

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front head light misted

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged, also worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 1 Sep 2020 120,344 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Fail 1 Sep 2020 120,333 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,068 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 117,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 109,303 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 99,485 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 99,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,793 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 88,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 48,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front discs worn

o/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2013 36,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs worn

o/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,852 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 23,852 miles

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

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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AT57 NCV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AT57 NCV, 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 AT57 NCV registered?

AT57 NCV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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