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AXZ 5631

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,911 mi
Last recorded79,911 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 5631
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 79,911 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 78,386 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 76,416 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 76,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,095 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 69,256 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 66,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,800 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 58,672 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,551 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,731 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

offside front tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing between tread

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,488 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,954 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 22,790 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/F tyre cracking around circumferance of tread

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,097 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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AXZ 5631 is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AXZ 5631, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AXZ 5631 registered?

AXZ 5631 is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is AXZ 5631 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXZ 5631 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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