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FM08 MBY

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,319 mi
Last recorded189,319 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 MBY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 189,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 186,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 182,809 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 178,826 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 171,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 171,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 158,157 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 142,374 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 142,368 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,908 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 113,771 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 113,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,701 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,559 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,341 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 48,341 miles

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

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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FM08 MBY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM08 MBY, 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 FM08 MBY registered?

FM08 MBY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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