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AX08 FYE

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,058 mi
Last recorded67,058 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FYE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,058 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,680 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 57,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 42,188 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 42,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,640 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,753 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s tyres have been lightly kerbed.

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,661 miles

not full test of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,699 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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AX08 FYE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AX08 FYE, 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 AX08 FYE registered?

AX08 FYE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is AX08 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 FYE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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