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SL08 CHC

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,637 mi
Last recorded158,637 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 CHC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 158,637 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 158,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 137,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 137,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing against drop link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 114,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 114,742 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,814 miles

exhaust rear hanger broken but system still supported

sill and under body coverings fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2017 99,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear hanger broken but system still supported

sill and under body coverings fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 91,726 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,452 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 77,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 69,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2011 62,064 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 62,064 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,660 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 CHC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CHC, 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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What year was SL08 CHC registered?

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

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