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NG08 GXE

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,575 mi
Last recorded100,575 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 GXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 100,575 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 98,115 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 93,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 89,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,294 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,048 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,506 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 67,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,642 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,253 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,610 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on very inner edges close to cords

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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NG08 GXE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NG08 GXE, 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 NG08 GXE registered?

NG08 GXE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is NG08 GXE safe to buy?

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