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R33 NYO

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,786 mi
Last recorded164,786 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 NYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 164,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 150,944 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 150,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 129,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 114,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 92,437 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,184 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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R33 NYO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R33 NYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R33 NYO registered?

R33 NYO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is R33 NYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 NYO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R33 NYO have outstanding finance?

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