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CN57 NVJ

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,602 mi
Last recorded114,602 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN57 NVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,602 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F and both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R and both front cracks in tread. 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 114,602 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F and both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R and both front cracks in tread. 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 108,467 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 96,855 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 84,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,310 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,938 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,753 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 57,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,649 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 46,649 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,184 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Dec 2011 18,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 14,018 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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CN57 NVJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CN57 NVJ, 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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CN57 NVJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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