MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Engine management light on
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
front exhaust joint deteriorated /centre exhaust close to floor pan
nearside under tray has slight damage, but secure.
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.
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)
Oil leak ()
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BV08 BBZ registered?
BV08 BBZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is BV08 BBZ safe to buy?
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