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AU08 UCH

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,933 mi
Last recorded130,933 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UCH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 130,933 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 130,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 114,041 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 99,635 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,845 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,966 miles

All wheels kerb damaged

Deep cut in n/s/r tyre and wearing inner edge

Rear shock absorber bump stops starting to perish

Fail 2 Feb 2015 80,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All wheels kerb damaged

Deep cut in n/s/r tyre and wearing inner edge

Rear shock absorber bump stops starting to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,414 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,316 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are badly perrished

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,651 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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AU08 UCH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU08 UCH, 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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AU08 UCH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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