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NH57 FFB

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,287 mi
Last recorded138,287 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 FFB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 138,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 134,913 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 129,264 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 119,381 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 110,594 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,456 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 104,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 104,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,599 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,617 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

parking brake effort low

Fail 11 Jul 2016 89,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

parking brake effort low

Pass 27 May 2015 74,730 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 68,742 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 54,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,185 miles

Rear and Offside front brake pipes slightly swolen

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,235 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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NH57 FFB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NH57 FFB, 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 NH57 FFB registered?

NH57 FFB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is NH57 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH57 FFB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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