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SM54 GAV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,199 mi
Last recorded132,199 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 GAV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 132,199 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 124,148 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 115,001 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 114,854 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 104,350 miles

front discs slightly lipped,front inner pads wearing thin

Fail 13 Mar 2017 104,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs slightly lipped,front inner pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,446 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,966 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,762 miles

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

Handbrake light on permanently

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 67,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Handbrake light on permanently

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,709 miles

n/s/f tyre outer band of tread low

Pass 1 Mar 2011 401,017 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 40,107 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)

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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SM54 GAV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM54 GAV, 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 SM54 GAV registered?

SM54 GAV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is SM54 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 GAV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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