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SH08 ZDU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,229 mi
Last recorded182,229 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 ZDU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 182,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 164,535 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 164,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 161,344 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 161,344 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 140,645 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 140,645 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 124,736 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 124,736 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2017 103,621 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 103,534 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure hid lamp wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure hid lamp wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 82,202 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 77,767 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 77,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 2 May 2015 77,760 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,322 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2011 32,046 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
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SH08 ZDU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH08 ZDU, 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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SH08 ZDU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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