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OW08 BYL

2008 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,401 mi
Last recorded162,401 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 BYL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2019 162,401 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 161,546 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 154,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 143,010 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 138,481 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 4 Jul 2014 132,005 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 126,951 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 117,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 98,543 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OW08 BYL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OW08 BYL, 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 OW08 BYL registered?

OW08 BYL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is OW08 BYL safe to buy?

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