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NV08 NRY

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,004 mi
Last recorded122,004 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 NRY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 122,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 122,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 103,683 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2023 93,077 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,239 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,333 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner plastic inner wheel arch missing

Nearside Front jacking point rubber block missing

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front jacking point rubber block missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 7 Aug 2020 80,112 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to leak + cannot open drivers door the check the plate value (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front flexible pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating can feel this through the brake pedal (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no rubber on blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle fuel flap (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner plastic inner wheel arch missing

Nearside Front jacking point rubber block missing

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front jacking point rubber block missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning on the ( pad thickness appears to be ok )

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,044 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 75,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,998 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 67,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2014 60,543 miles

both rear tyres uneven tread on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 52,713 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 48,071 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 44,641 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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NV08 NRY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NV08 NRY, 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 NV08 NRY registered?

NV08 NRY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is NV08 NRY safe to buy?

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