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NG08 UJV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,189 mi
Last recorded143,189 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 UJV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 143,189 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 143,189 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 136,289 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 128,802 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 128,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 121,203 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit rest of tyre showing 4mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit rest of tyre showing 5mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 96,442 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 85,457 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 85,456 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,334 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,116 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,359 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,429 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 30,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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 UJV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG08 UJV, 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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NG08 UJV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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