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SE08 VGP

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,759 mi
Last recorded97,759 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 VGP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2021 97,759 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 93,665 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,626 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to limit

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,085 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,433 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,033 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 43,032 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,880 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,302 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 15,302 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 11,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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SE08 VGP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SE08 VGP, 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 SE08 VGP registered?

SE08 VGP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is SE08 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE08 VGP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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