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H9 MUU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,906 mi
Last recorded114,906 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 MUU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 114,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And O/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle undercover's and sill cover's present.

Pass 26 Jul 2025 106,035 miles

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

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undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,382 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 88,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,918 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 85,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 83,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 82,185 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 82,185 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 80,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall damaged (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 inner edge damaged (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,860 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light illuminated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,840 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 66,676 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to re-check aim

Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 56,994 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2014 42,548 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,928 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,997 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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H9 MUU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H9 MUU, 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 H9 MUU registered?

H9 MUU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is H9 MUU safe to buy?

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