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M19 ARU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,326 mi
Last recorded127,326 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 ARU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 127,326 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 122,343 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 115,467 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 107,775 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 102,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Mar 2014 98,436 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 92,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 92,072 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 85,512 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 79,531 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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M19 ARU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M19 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M19 ARU registered?

M19 ARU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is M19 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M19 ARU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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