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BN08 UVM

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,837 mi
Last recorded134,837 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 134,837 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 125,654 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 125,654 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 116,550 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,973 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 104,268 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 104,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,193 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 26 Nov 2016 69,963 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,221 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,463 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 41,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,776 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,491 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,822 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,030 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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BN08 UVM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN08 UVM, 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 BN08 UVM registered?

BN08 UVM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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