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RF08 UNY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,976 mi
Last recorded170,976 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 UNY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 170,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod inner joint with rack ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres slightly damaged on outer sidewalls through contact with wheelarches (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 170,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt broken off (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod inner joint with rack ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres slightly damaged on outer sidewalls through contact with wheelarches (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 170,962 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake back plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted and cracking/perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewalls on both rear tyres slightly damaged on edge of tread due to contact with wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 154,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 147,839 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 140,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 140,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 136,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 131,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 125,789 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 120,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 107,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 91,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,301 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,371 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,187 miles

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

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

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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RF08 UNY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RF08 UNY, 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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RF08 UNY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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