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GP57 UVD

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,094 mi
Last recorded62,094 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 UVD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,094 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,617 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front washers weak just reach the screen

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front brake flexible hoses perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear differential oil seal leaking

Offside Front nail in Tyre

both front brake discs worn/lipped

both front brake flexible hoses deteriorated

oil leak. damp around oil filter housing

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,519 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 45,519 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,897 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front engine and gearbox under trays fitted at the time of the test restricting the view of the front suspention.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 35,610 miles

Front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,437 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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GP57 UVD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GP57 UVD, 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 GP57 UVD registered?

GP57 UVD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is GP57 UVD safe to buy?

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