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BM08 MLM

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,279 mi
Last recorded122,279 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM08 MLM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 122,279 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 121,562 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,879 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 116,663 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 102,506 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 102,506 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,694 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 94,693 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 86,507 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 86,507 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 78,864 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 72,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,928 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 56,181 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 20 May 2011 44,691 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)

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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BM08 MLM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BM08 MLM, 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 BM08 MLM registered?

BM08 MLM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is BM08 MLM safe to buy?

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