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HN08 BXR

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,899 mi
Last recorded134,899 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 BXR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 134,899 miles

Both front discs worn, and pads getting down.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 134,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front discs worn, and pads getting down.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,012 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,441 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 92,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,034 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,843 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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HN08 BXR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HN08 BXR, 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 HN08 BXR registered?

HN08 BXR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HN08 BXR safe to buy?

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