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EN08 HRZ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,590 mi
Last recorded121,590 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 HRZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 121,590 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 118,391 miles

All brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 109,437 miles

Offside Front steering rack drag link rod has lots of free play//////

Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,157 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

parking brake performance is low at both rear wheels

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,287 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2017 86,197 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 86,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 83,143 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

head lamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image

rear tyres getting low close to wear bars

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 2 Jan 2016 70,629 miles

Handbrake warning light staying on

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Jan 2015 49,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn bold on very inner edge

offside front tyre worn bold on very inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,991 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 27,991 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

NSR Tyre Bald On Edges

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

OSR Tyre Worn On Edges

Pass 23 May 2013 26,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,193 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,206 miles

chip on windscreen

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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EN08 HRZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 EN08 HRZ, 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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EN08 HRZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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