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AV58 GGP

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,694 mi
Last recorded161,694 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 GGP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 161,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm!!! (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 29 Oct 2018 161,694 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm!!! (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 31 Oct 2017 136,921 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

number plate lamp dim

rear brakes uneven

wear on rear tyres

Fail 31 Oct 2017 136,921 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure at front pipe due to broken clamp (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

number plate lamp dim

rear brakes uneven

wear on rear tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,586 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 115,583 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,324 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,687 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,515 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV58 GGP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV58 GGP, 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 AV58 GGP registered?

AV58 GGP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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