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P30 MND

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,692 mi
Last recorded138,692 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 MND
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 138,692 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall & slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 136,137 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 133,168 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 133,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,444 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 123,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 121,587 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 121,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 115,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 115,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,317 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 82,648 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undercovers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2017 82,648 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undercovers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,303 miles

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

nsf front tyre tread low on inner edge

osf front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,214 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,886 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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P30 MND is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P30 MND, 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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P30 MND is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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