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ND05 SEZ

2008 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,373 mi
Last recorded91,373 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 SEZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 91,373 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 90,691 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 90,691 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 86,393 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 86,393 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted rattle spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted rattle spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,943 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 74,567 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,408 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,907 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 65,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,867 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,853 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 56,852 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,766 miles

n/sr tyre worn inner edge

o/sr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,952 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,465 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,260 miles

nearside front tyre buld on edges

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and buld on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 31,191 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 31,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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ND05 SEZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ND05 SEZ, 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 ND05 SEZ registered?

ND05 SEZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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