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RE08 BYU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,213 mi
Last recorded145,213 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 BYU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 145,213 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 137,170 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 137,134 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm n/ front, both rear tyers (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 126,121 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 152,861 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 May 2016 152,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

nearside rear & offside rear body damaged

over sills fitted

slight sidewall damage offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge & starting to split

Pass 24 Apr 2015 114,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

body damage offside front

Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,537 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,082 miles

engine top cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

nail in outer edge of tread of offside rear tyre

stonechips in front screen

Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,934 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,339 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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RE08 BYU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE08 BYU, 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 RE08 BYU registered?

RE08 BYU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is RE08 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 BYU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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