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MM08 GYC

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,148 mi
Last recorded130,148 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 130,148 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 130,148 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 128,947 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 128,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 121,222 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 121,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 106,078 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 106,078 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,366 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 82,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,524 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre wall [not to cords]

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,243 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,255 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 23,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 GYC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

MM08 GYC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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