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BT08 UNY

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,095 mi
Last recorded107,095 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UNY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 107,095 miles

Front Under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 105,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low outer tear all round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low outer tear all round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 103,924 miles

engine bay covers fitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished/cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

offside front tyre cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration)

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2017 103,924 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure upper bracket damaged/broken (1.7.3)

engine bay covers fitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished/cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

offside front tyre cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration)

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,579 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 102,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,149 miles

Offside Rear tyre just on legal limit

bonnet catch seized/sticking

Fail 11 Jan 2016 99,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre just on legal limit

bonnet catch seized/sticking

Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,686 miles

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

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 10 Jan 2014 93,585 miles

offside rear tyre has split to cords but less than 25mm + tread close to limit

Fail 9 Jan 2014 93,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre has split to cords but less than 25mm + tread close to limit

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,783 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

front number plate cracked

sat nav bracket removed

Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air bag lamp on

front number plate cracked

sat nav bracket removed

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,170 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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BT08 UNY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNY, 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 BT08 UNY registered?

BT08 UNY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is BT08 UNY safe to buy?

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