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HG08 MWM

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,325 mi
Last recorded122,325 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 MWM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 122,325 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 116,742 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,471 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 105,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,117 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 85,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,248 miles

nearside headlamp misted up but not affecting beam image

Fail 18 Apr 2013 67,248 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside headlamp misted up but not affecting beam image

Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

borderline wear to rear brake pads

slight misting to nearside front headlight

Pass 24 May 2011 28,549 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HG08 MWM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG08 MWM, 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 HG08 MWM registered?

HG08 MWM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is HG08 MWM safe to buy?

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