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RA08 EXU

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,305 mi
Last recorded168,305 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 168,305 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 163,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 155,179 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 155,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x two (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 146,777 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 146,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 135,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted /side sills fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2019 135,253 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached marked with chalk (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted/Side sills fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 132,473 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears to calipers (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 127,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 127,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper arm (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak bad oil leak ()

Rear n/s/r inner brake bulb not working

timing chain noisey

Pass 2 Mar 2016 110,116 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 95,751 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 83,908 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 83,908 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,532 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,318 miles

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

n/s/r child seat fitted

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 EXU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EXU, 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 RA08 EXU registered?

RA08 EXU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is RA08 EXU safe to buy?

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