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FH08 UNG

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,454 mi
Last recorded150,454 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 UNG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 150,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2018 150,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 141,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edge

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 141,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edge

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,312 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to test rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 117,312 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to test rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 98,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,677 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 89,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake shoes noisey when rbt

Pass 23 Jun 2012 60,727 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 60,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,358 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 43,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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FH08 UNG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FH08 UNG, 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 FH08 UNG registered?

FH08 UNG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is FH08 UNG safe to buy?

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