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B15 AUT

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,642 mi
Last recorded92,642 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 AUT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 92,642 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 92,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 82,369 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,945 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 79,696 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 78,138 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 78,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,437 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 67,057 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 61,274 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,028 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,841 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,407 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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B15 AUT is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B15 AUT, 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 B15 AUT registered?

B15 AUT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is B15 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 AUT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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