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MM08 AOT

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,162 mi
Last recorded110,162 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 AOT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 110,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,291 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body covers fitted to the underside

Fail 3 Oct 2022 108,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body covers fitted to the underside

Pass 4 Oct 2021 104,395 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,915 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,126 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 77,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,029 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 74,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,350 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 69,347 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement As marked. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,934 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread cracked and perished

o/s/f shock absorber has misting of oil

o/s/r tyre worn to 3.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 59,720 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator on

front brake discs heavily worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre tread cracked and perished

o/s/f shock absorber has misting of oil

o/s/r tyre worn to 3.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,821 miles

nail in N/S/F

Fail 11 Jul 2014 54,821 miles

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

nail in N/S/F

Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 48,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,925 miles

245/35/18Y

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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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MM08 AOT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MM08 AOT, 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 MM08 AOT registered?

MM08 AOT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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