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N5 GHU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,010 mi
Last recorded128,010 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 GHU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 128,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 124,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 12 Aug 2024 124,229 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail offside/nearside brackets excessive corrosion /holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2023 120,693 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated closest to front of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 120,688 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 117,656 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi pipes in poor condition.

Nearside Front Headlamp is slightly loose.

Fail 2 Aug 2022 117,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords The inner edge is worn smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both edges are worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi pipes in poor condition.

Nearside Front Headlamp is slightly loose.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 101,978 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 101,075 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,946 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,212 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 82,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2018 78,063 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,875 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 69,707 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,494 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 52,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,846 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 41,844 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 24,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 23,452 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges.

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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N5 GHU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N5 GHU, 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 N5 GHU registered?

N5 GHU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is N5 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 GHU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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