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MV08 CEN

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,509 mi
Last recorded122,509 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 CEN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 122,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,282 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 110,282 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 99,401 miles

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

hand brake only just met requirments

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,272 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 74,638 miles

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,307 miles

exhaust clamp at front pipe cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,716 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 44,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,397 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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MV08 CEN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CEN, 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 CEN registered?

MV08 CEN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is MV08 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 CEN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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