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BL08 VVD

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,609 mi
Last recorded125,609 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 VVD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 125,609 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Fail 10 May 2019 125,172 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 19 May 2018 121,702 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 121,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,877 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 103,877 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,338 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 89,297 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both side rear top (2.4.G.2)

large under tray fitted

emission clean no print out

Pass 24 Jan 2015 72,904 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,213 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,285 miles

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

OSR tyre has been puncture repaired

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,782 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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BL08 VVD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BL08 VVD, 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 BL08 VVD registered?

BL08 VVD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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