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BP57 MZG

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,672 mi
Last recorded163,672 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 MZG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 163,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 163,672 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 154,263 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 154,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 140,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 136,902 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 126,467 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,137 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,029 miles

Nearside Rear starting to wear inner edge

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,025 miles

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

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,894 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,903 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,919 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 28,038 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,805 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 21,805 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,274 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 21 Jan 2011 59,274 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

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 MZG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BP57 MZG, 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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BP57 MZG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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