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BT08 HWL

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,603 mi
Last recorded197,603 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HWL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 197,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 176,950 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 161,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and on 2mm. 225/45 ZR 17 94W XL RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sump starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jan 2020 161,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 R17 89V RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and on 2mm. 225/45 ZR 17 94W XL RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sump starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2019 148,972 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 136,645 miles

Both front tyres starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 126,844 miles

Engine malfunction lamp on

Fail 1 Feb 2017 126,844 miles

Engine malfunction lamp on

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 117,217 miles

Damage to screen.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 108,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine man light on

Pass 1 Feb 2014 98,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,552 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault with the system

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,858 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 71,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,140 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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BT08 HWL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 BT08 HWL, 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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BT08 HWL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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