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GV08 UNB

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,583 mi
Last recorded173,583 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UNB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 173,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 168,112 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 168,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 162,908 miles

engine cover and full length under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2021 162,907 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover and full length under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 157,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 146,271 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 146,271 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 135,273 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 124,957 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 124,957 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2016 115,244 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,118 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,435 miles

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 5 Mar 2012 71,858 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 71,858 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,279 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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GV08 UNB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV08 UNB, 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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GV08 UNB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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