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MT57 VWR

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,009 mi
Last recorded139,009 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 VWR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 139,009 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 132,284 miles

RATTLE FROM CAT AREA

Pass 9 Apr 2020 130,179 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,607 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 117,977 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 117,977 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 107,447 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,349 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,297 miles

osf and osr tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,603 miles

n/s/f tyre perished.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is non-runflat

Pass 8 Dec 2012 90,693 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,488 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,539 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 75,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake discs worn

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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MT57 VWR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MT57 VWR, 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 MT57 VWR registered?

MT57 VWR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is MT57 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT57 VWR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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