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S88 TRC

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,782 mi
Last recorded154,782 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 TRC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2024 154,782 miles

Exhaust system insecure only one hanger connected and system has movement (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top has become detatched ! (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan above subframe and fuel tank corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 147,096 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

tinted rear lights

Pass 21 Nov 2022 141,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on the inner edge

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 141,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on the inner edge

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 134,970 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 130,129 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 121,190 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 121,132 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Not located correctly in the bottom cup (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low, it appears the system requires adjustment or repair soon. min. requirement is 16%, vehicle just passed at 17%.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 109,365 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 98,689 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 98,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 87,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,922 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,749 miles

exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2013 62,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,255 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S88 TRC is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S88 TRC, 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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S88 TRC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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