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FL08 BZO

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,983 mi
Last recorded86,983 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 BZO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,983 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 86,983 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,479 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 71,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,058 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,303 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,383 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,554 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 27,554 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FL08 BZO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL08 BZO, 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 FL08 BZO registered?

FL08 BZO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is FL08 BZO safe to buy?

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