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BP57 MZD

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,689 mi
Last recorded133,689 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 MZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 133,689 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 124,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,301 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,736 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,416 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 91,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,573 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 75,572 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,640 miles

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

offside wheel bearing slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,538 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,551 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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BP57 MZD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP57 MZD, 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 BP57 MZD registered?

BP57 MZD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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