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RA08 HVW

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,056 mi
Last recorded79,056 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 HVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,056 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 79,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 70,150 miles

Child seat in offside rear. seatbelts only visually inspected

Fail 1 May 2015 70,150 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat in offside rear. seatbelts only visually inspected

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,443 miles

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

cuts in near side rear tyre but not over specified limits

off side front tyre damaged on outer wall but not showing cords

under side mostly covered unable to fully inspect systems or structure

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,993 miles

couldnt produce print out for emission data due to reading to low

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,864 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

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

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

Offside Outer Front 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 8 Aug 2011 33,612 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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RA08 HVW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

RA08 HVW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is RA08 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 HVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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