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SN08 NYO

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,406 mi
Last recorded161,406 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 NYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 161,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock secon hand fitted (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock secon hand fitted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock secon hand fitted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock secon hand fitted (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted to the car

under tray fitted to the car . subfame can not be viwed

Fail 30 Sep 2022 161,406 miles

Emissions not tested bad oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 146,877 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn a lot more than nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray obscuring location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Protective shields not allowing a full underbody inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2020 137,409 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 129,043 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 120,317 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 97,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,894 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 70,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r cv gaitor leaking oil

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,405 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,272 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 29,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

cuts in nsf tyre. no chords visible

edges of nsf tyre worn

edges of osf tyre worn

inside edge of nsr tyre worn

nsf tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2011 13,903 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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SN08 NYO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN08 NYO, 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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SN08 NYO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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