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MV08 AUP

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,560 mi
Last recorded110,560 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 AUP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 110,560 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 110,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 108,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 103,024 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,998 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,172 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 83,273 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread block of tyre

m i l light on

vehicle appears to have engine misfire but passed emmitions test

Pass 2 May 2017 78,832 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,523 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 70,012 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 65,199 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 60,369 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 60,360 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 55,354 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 48,600 miles

Front 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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MV08 AUP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red 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 MV08 AUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV08 AUP registered?

MV08 AUP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is MV08 AUP safe to buy?

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