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MM08 GYA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,544 mi
Last recorded130,544 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 GYA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 130,544 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges and scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 130,542 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges and scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 126,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,174 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,980 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 105,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,560 miles

Boot area is part of the Mot test,please ensure it is empty for future tests

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to minimum of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,290 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,626 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 44,893 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,300 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 32,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,546 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 26,546 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,865 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,242 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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MM08 GYA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MM08 GYA, 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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MM08 GYA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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