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MW08 ZNY

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,847 mi
Last recorded84,847 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 ZNY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 84,847 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 84,847 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,007 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted preventing a proper inspection of steering and suspension components.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 77,046 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 52,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,139 miles

emmisions test high reading.( passed)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 35,139 miles

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

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

emmisions test high reading.( passed)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,734 miles

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.0mm

(8.3.1e)Items hanging from the interior mirror,or secured to the swept area of the windscreen should not be fitted if they could obscure the view of the road

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following items having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a worn condition and will soon require attention

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,985 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)

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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MW08 ZNY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MW08 ZNY, 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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MW08 ZNY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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