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GR08 AZL

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 AZL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 117,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 113,711 miles

Nearside Front small stone chip in windscreen

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2021 113,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 111,928 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 110,306 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,053 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 106,053 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 standard (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,074 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 86,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,380 miles

damage wheel rims.

offside front and both rear tyres wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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GR08 AZL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GR08 AZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GR08 AZL?

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What year was GR08 AZL registered?

GR08 AZL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is GR08 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 AZL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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