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N22 MGN

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,417 mi
Last recorded137,417 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 MGN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 137,417 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 127,005 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 88,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (nearly fail) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 126,980 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 126,978 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 87,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes swollen

Fail 25 May 2023 126,971 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 113,343 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 113,343 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge getting low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge getting low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge getting low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 108,974 miles

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

all rear suspension arms are corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2021 108,953 miles

Brake disc contaminated both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (b))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both o/s n/s fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all rear suspension arms are corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,150 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,153 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 74,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,728 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,217 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 38,217 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 22,398 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 21,704 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 20,760 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 19,474 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,474 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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N22 MGN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N22 MGN, 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 N22 MGN registered?

N22 MGN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is N22 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 MGN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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