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MF08 JVD

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,253 mi
Last recorded75,253 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 JVD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 75,253 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,082 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,117 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 10 Oct 2017 65,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,233 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,269 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 52,269 miles

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

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

nail on n/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,776 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,212 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,678 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 42,678 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 25,494 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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MF08 JVD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MF08 JVD, 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 MF08 JVD registered?

MF08 JVD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MF08 JVD safe to buy?

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