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ML08 TLK

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,932 mi
Last recorded183,932 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 TLK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 183,932 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 178,819 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 178,731 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords or ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords or ply (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 158,702 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 145,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges outer wall slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

body sill covers

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2018 130,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges outer wall slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

body sill covers

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2017 117,210 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 111,182 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 103,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 94,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 80,025 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 66,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,123 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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ML08 TLK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML08 TLK, 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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ML08 TLK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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