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BG08 HVO

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,292 mi
Last recorded99,292 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HVO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 88,622 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm also worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Nov 2016 88,619 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm also worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,310 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre 2mm centre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

No smoke detected diesl particulate filter fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs slight wear

No smoke detected Diesel particulate filter fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Oct 2013 57,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs slight wear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

No smoke detected Diesel particulate filter fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Oct 2012 46,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,403 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills also unable to fully inspect 75% of under body and under engine bay inclueding components.

Advise uneven wear on near side front tyre.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,055 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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BG08 HVO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG08 HVO, 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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BG08 HVO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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