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MV57 GRK

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,312 mi
Last recorded139,312 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 GRK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 139,312 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 134,772 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 128,953 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 119,855 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 113,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge, close to cords. advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, close to cords. advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, close to cords. advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 97,056 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 97,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,226 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 75,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 57,282 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Emissions too low for reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2014 57,281 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Emissions too low for reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,254 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,000 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 28 Oct 2011 20,068 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 20,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,236 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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MV57 GRK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV57 GRK, 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 MV57 GRK registered?

MV57 GRK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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