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RA08 DHG

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,002 mi
Last recorded118,002 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 DHG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 118,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 104,535 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside Rear pitted inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 104,053 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside Rear pitted inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 88,359 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing low 3 mm

Rear brake discs,Inner surface slightly pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,244 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,771 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 67,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,293 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 60,293 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,180 miles

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

front pads starting to get low

offside front tyre wearing alot on outer part of tread ( 1mm stepped tread )

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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RA08 DHG is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RA08 DHG, 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 RA08 DHG registered?

RA08 DHG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is RA08 DHG safe to buy?

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