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MF02 LEG

2008 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,929 mi
Last recorded109,929 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 LEG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,929 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 131,870 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

adv corosion on rear brake pipe feralls,and nuts.

adv corrosion on front and rear sub frame ,hubs ,and components

adv cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall no ply or cords exposed

Pass 11 Feb 2017 68,573 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Feb 2017 64,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,691 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2016 59,691 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,150 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 49,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,798 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 28,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 17,794 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MF02 LEG is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF02 LEG, 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 MF02 LEG registered?

MF02 LEG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is MF02 LEG safe to buy?

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