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P33 SXY

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,277 mi
Last recorded156,277 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 SXY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 156,277 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 156,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 154,876 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 154,875 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 151,808 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 151,767 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 148,829 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 148,829 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 143,241 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 138,380 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 138,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 130,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 130,600 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 124,219 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 124,171 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 118,490 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 118,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 113,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 108,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,701 miles

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

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

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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P33 SXY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P33 SXY, 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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P33 SXY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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