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R666 RYB

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,017 mi
Last recorded134,017 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 RYB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 134,017 miles

Front Brake discs incorrect size not allowing full contact with brake pads.

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 132,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 132,818 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,116 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 121,007 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 120,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 112,186 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 106,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 19 Nov 2016 99,399 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 92,157 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 82,035 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2013 68,818 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,842 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,822 miles

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

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

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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R666 RYB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R666 RYB, 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 R666 RYB registered?

R666 RYB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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