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RE08 RZA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,459 mi
Last recorded140,459 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 RZA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 140,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,767 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 125,218 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 123,285 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 111,074 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,304 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f jacking block missing

o/s/f tyre mud & snow,n/s/f tyre normal

rear prop-shalf rubber mount deteriorated

to clean for emission reading

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,387 miles

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

damage to n/s rear bumper

damage to o/s front bumper & wing

Fail 10 Apr 2013 84,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

damage to n/s rear bumper

damage to o/s front bumper & wing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,121 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,167 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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RE08 RZA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RZA, 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 RE08 RZA registered?

RE08 RZA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is RE08 RZA safe to buy?

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