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N30 NCN

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,095 mi
Last recorded58,095 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 NCN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 58,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 56,393 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 54,860 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 54,860 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 52,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,812 miles

Central mirror insecure

Offside Front tyre outer edge wear

Fail 19 Dec 2022 50,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,318 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 49,313 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 48,185 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 46,605 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,919 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,420 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 26,472 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,423 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 17,792 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 17,792 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 17,034 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,214 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,045 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 9,332 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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N30 NCN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N30 NCN, 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 N30 NCN registered?

N30 NCN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is N30 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N30 NCN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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