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RO08 AEC

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,536 mi
Last recorded57,536 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 AEC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,536 miles

Brake warning light on in amber

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 57,536 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 51,333 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 49,598 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,500 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 46,495 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 45,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,400 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,473 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,063 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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RO08 AEC 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 90.9%.

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 RO08 AEC, 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 RO08 AEC registered?

RO08 AEC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is RO08 AEC safe to buy?

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