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BV08 PLU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,971 mi
Last recorded143,971 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PLU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 143,971 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 143,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 140,195 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 140,193 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 135,182 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 135,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 126,117 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 118,475 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 118,475 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 102,356 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,948 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,537 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH offside stems (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 57,925 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 45,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 36,426 miles

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

l/h/front tyre now wearing on outer edge. smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,519 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,279 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 PLU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV08 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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