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SL08 AWN

2008 BMW 120

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,217 mi
Last recorded84,217 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 AWN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,217 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 74,837 miles

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

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

Various body damage

Fail 13 Sep 2019 74,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Various body damage

Pass 1 Sep 2018 67,848 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet catch stiff

slight misfire on acceleration

Fail 1 Sep 2018 67,848 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet catch stiff

slight misfire on acceleration

Pass 28 Aug 2017 63,270 miles

sighns of possible trak rod end heating

Fail 28 Aug 2017 63,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed small splits (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine management light on

engine misfire

mot expired 27 july 2017

service overdue light on

sighns of possible trak rod end heating

offside rear tyre damaged from under inflation and nail in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,592 miles

cold start engine runs rough - EML on during emissions 2nd test then goes off

nearside front tyre wearing low close to markers 205/50/17 RFT Goodyear NCT

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2016 57,587 miles

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

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

cold start engine runs rough - EML on during emissions 2nd test then goes off

nearside front tyre wearing low close to markers 205/50/17 RFT Goodyear NCT

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

offside front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Fail 22 Jun 2015 52,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

offside front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,757 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 50,503 miles

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

rear offside tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,407 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,138 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,809 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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SL08 AWN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL08 AWN, 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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SL08 AWN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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