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HD08 BVP

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,053 mi
Last recorded111,053 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 BVP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 111,053 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to outer sills & under side

Fail 16 Aug 2022 111,035 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to outer sills & under side

Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,395 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills covered

Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,202 miles

covers fitted to outer sills & underside

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted obscuring full view under vehicle

outer sill panels obscured by covers

Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,222 miles

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring full view of componants

outer sill panels obscured by plastic covers

Fail 31 Jul 2018 93,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring full view of componants

outer sill panels obscured by plastic covers

Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear lower hub bush slightly worn

nearside rear wheel slightly bent

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

offside rear brake pads worn low

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear lower hub bush slightly worn

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,145 miles

Engine covers fitted

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 68,163 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,163 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,460 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 45,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,965 miles

Rear seats covered

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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HD08 BVP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HD08 BVP, 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 HD08 BVP registered?

HD08 BVP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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