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AV08 VYU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,639 mi
Last recorded147,639 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VYU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 147,639 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 147,630 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 139,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cut on inner part of tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner most bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has damage on inner wall

Fail 18 Apr 2017 139,274 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control warning (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning light on (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cut on inner part of tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre has damage on inner wall

Pass 4 May 2016 126,439 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush part of hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 126,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush part of hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 114,074 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 114,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 100,968 miles

front brake discs worn very close to minimum thickness indicator

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 30 Apr 2014 100,791 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn very close to minimum thickness indicator

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,329 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres have cuts to tread and worn on edges 205/50/17W run flat

Pass 2 May 2012 71,382 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 56,111 miles

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

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

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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AV08 VYU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV08 VYU, 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 AV08 VYU registered?

AV08 VYU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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