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NM08 WRR

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,671 mi
Last recorded131,671 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 WRR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 131,671 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 131,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 131,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted drop-link bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

auto stop/start malfunction warning on dashboard

Fail 15 Dec 2017 131,662 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted drop-link bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

auto stop/start malfunction warning on dashboard

Pass 30 Dec 2016 121,113 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 93,818 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 93,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 54,974 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,419 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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NM08 WRR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NM08 WRR, 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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NM08 WRR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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