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RY57 ZNZ

2008 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,912 mi
Last recorded86,912 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 ZNZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 86,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 77,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,838 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,935 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 66,678 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated main battery feed connections at rear (4.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 62,455 miles

205/55/RF16 91w hankook

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

water pump bearings very noisey

Pass 21 Dec 2017 57,933 miles

STRONG ADVISORY: FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO THE LIMIT. DISCS HAVE WEAR LIP

Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,450 miles

several cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,986 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,521 miles

Nearside 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 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 1,500 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 29,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 29,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 23,618 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 16,285 miles

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

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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RY57 ZNZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RY57 ZNZ, 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 RY57 ZNZ registered?

RY57 ZNZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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