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BV08 BBZ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,042 mi
Last recorded158,042 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 BBZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 158,042 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 158,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 148,648 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2021 139,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 122,502 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,213 miles

front exhaust joint deteriorated /centre exhaust close to floor pan

nearside under tray has slight damage, but secure.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 108,213 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust joint deteriorated /centre exhaust close to floor pan

nearside under tray has slight damage, but secure.

Pass 10 Feb 2018 89,938 miles

Drivers Door Lock Faulty On Central Locking Motor.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/rear Handbrake Requires Attention.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 73,880 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,899 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,865 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 35,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,559 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,284 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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BV08 BBZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV08 BBZ, 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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BV08 BBZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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