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MV08 HVN

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,001 mi
Last recorded87,001 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HVN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 87,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 76,968 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear cv gater collar damaged and leaking grease

Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,385 miles

Little travel left on parking brake lever

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 69,736 miles

Little travel left on parking brake lever

Fail 2 Dec 2019 69,736 miles

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

Little travel left on parking brake lever

Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,640 miles

Little travel left on parking brake lever

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 59,698 miles

Both front tyres worn bold outer edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight roughness felt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 59,698 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn bold outer edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight roughness felt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,297 miles

Both front tyres wearing outter edges

Pass 14 Nov 2015 52,012 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 49,269 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 49,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,222 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,337 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,418 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 20,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2010 18,908 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 HVN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HVN, 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 MV08 HVN registered?

MV08 HVN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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