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AT57 NDJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,227 mi
Last recorded141,227 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 141,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 141,226 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 124,171 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 117,757 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 115,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 111,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,921 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 102,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,620 miles

front discs worn and pads low

Fail 19 Jan 2017 91,522 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs worn and pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,494 miles

both rear tyres on 2 mm

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,505 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 70,505 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,611 miles

both rear tyres on 3 mm

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,869 miles

both rear tyres on 3 mm

Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,763 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 29,763 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)

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 NDJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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