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B14 NNN

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,095 mi
Last recorded76,095 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 NNN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 76,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 75,146 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 75,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 75,107 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,864 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,381 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,858 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,133 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,869 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,986 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,569 miles

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 16 Aug 2010 14,227 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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B14 NNN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B14 NNN, 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 B14 NNN registered?

B14 NNN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is B14 NNN safe to buy?

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