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S321 SKG

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,255 mi
Last recorded56,255 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 SKG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,255 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 56,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,401 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,422 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,655 miles

Nail in rear tyre

n/s rear tyre has lump out of sidewall but no cords are exposed also this tyre has 2 x nails in tread

Fail 12 Aug 2015 43,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

2 nails in rear n/s tyre also lump out of sidewaal , but no cords exposed

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,970 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 37,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,239 miles

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

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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S321 SKG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S321 SKG, 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 S321 SKG registered?

S321 SKG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is S321 SKG safe to buy?

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