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BT08 UOH

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,911 mi
Last recorded116,911 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UOH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 116,911 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,364 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 112,345 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,008 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,194 miles

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

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 UOH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UOH, 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 UOH registered?

BT08 UOH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is BT08 UOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 UOH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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