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P12 RHY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,345 mi
Last recorded147,345 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 RHY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 147,345 miles

parking brake needs service/ repair

Fail 5 Sep 2022 147,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's specified limit is 0.53m-¹, test result is 0.80m-¹ (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside front disc is badly worn from the pad metal backing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped beam, LED fitted in Halogen unit (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped beam, LED fitted in Halogen unit (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside front outer pad is worn to metal backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 126,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 115,552 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 115,547 miles

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

Advise both rear axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Advise n,s front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 10 May 2019 106,822 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 106,822 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 98,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,896 miles

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

no emissions print out no acceleration detected

Pass 8 May 2016 78,795 miles

no emissions print out no acceleration detected

Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,267 miles

emission reading zero

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,738 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,903 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,832 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outter edges

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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P12 RHY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P12 RHY, 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 P12 RHY registered?

P12 RHY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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