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AX57 ENL

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,188 mi
Last recorded96,188 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 ENL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 96,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arm`s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 91,363 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2023 91,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 May 2022 86,326 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,005 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 80,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 67,258 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 61,982 miles

outer sills covered

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2019 61,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

outer sills covered

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,521 miles

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,105 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,762 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,834 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 18,424 miles

advanced wear on all four tyres.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 18,424 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advanced wear on all four tyres.

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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AX57 ENL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AX57 ENL, 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 AX57 ENL registered?

AX57 ENL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AX57 ENL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 ENL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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