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B6 AAV

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,714 mi
Last recorded76,714 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 AAV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 76,714 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jun 2023 71,563 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,306 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 61,822 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2021 61,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 56,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 49,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge/tyre wall damage.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,971 miles

EML ON

Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,079 miles

nsf tyre has a gash in the outer sidewall.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,696 miles

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

nsf tyre has a gash in the sidewall.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,936 miles

wipers smeering slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2014 32,936 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2013 28,884 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worm on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,704 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 19,611 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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B6 AAV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B6 AAV, 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 B6 AAV registered?

B6 AAV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is B6 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 AAV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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