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MC08 ZBD

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,289 mi
Last recorded87,289 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 ZBD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 87,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 87,287 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,945 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 80,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,951 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Fail 9 Mar 2017 70,950 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,322 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 64,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,748 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,603 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,064 miles

front tyres bald on edges

n/s/r tyre worn to between 2-3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,458 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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MC08 ZBD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MC08 ZBD, 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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MC08 ZBD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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