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MD08 MAZ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,718 mi
Last recorded89,718 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 MAZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 89,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working outer brake light bulb N/W (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 63,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald at outer edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre bald at inner edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,580 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 43,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 39,580 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 39,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 33,054 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 33,054 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,499 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,048 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 16,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,168 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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MD08 MAZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MD08 MAZ, 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 MD08 MAZ registered?

MD08 MAZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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