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MK08 VUC

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,647 mi
Last recorded111,647 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VUC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 111,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 107,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 97,132 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 93,573 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 93,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise handbrake adjustment

osr tyre wearing around outer egde

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,709 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,273 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 72,369 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 72,369 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 62,741 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,494 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,493 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

n/s/r shock absorber cover damaged

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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MK08 VUC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MK08 VUC, 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 MK08 VUC registered?

MK08 VUC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is MK08 VUC safe to buy?

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