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R80 HXX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,878 mi
Last recorded130,878 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 HXX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2018 130,878 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 117,635 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,548 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 109,548 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2015 98,058 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,951 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,556 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 66,556 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,901 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 59,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 58,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 53,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R80 HXX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R80 HXX, 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 R80 HXX registered?

R80 HXX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is R80 HXX safe to buy?

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