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FN57 BZD

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,728 mi
Last recorded150,728 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 BZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 150,728 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 150,726 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre deflated

Pass 24 Jan 2017 144,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 140,402 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,359 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake pad wear sensor not connected to pad.

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 17 May 2013 108,645 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 May 2012 95,254 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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FN57 BZD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN57 BZD, 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 FN57 BZD registered?

FN57 BZD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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