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MF08 MCL

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,633 mi
Last recorded83,633 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 MCL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 83,633 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 81,653 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,553 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 77,173 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 75,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 Nov 2018 72,170 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 68,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,969 miles

nearside rear brake pads 2mm

Fail 28 Nov 2016 58,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 49,869 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 47,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,656 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 40,656 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,278 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,437 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 MCL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MF08 MCL, 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 MF08 MCL registered?

MF08 MCL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is MF08 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 MCL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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