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HG57 GFU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,507 mi
Last recorded125,507 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 GFU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 125,507 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 117,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,806 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 103,901 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,434 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing heavilly on edges

offside front tyre wearing heavilly on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,867 miles

anti skid warning light on

brake pad wear warning light on

offside rear brake pad wear wire not connected

Pass 10 Dec 2011 48,722 miles

Engine managment light on!

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

Nearside front tyre running on outer edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre bold on inner edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,028 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 37,028 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)

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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HG57 GFU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HG57 GFU, 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 HG57 GFU registered?

HG57 GFU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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The MOT history for HG57 GFU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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