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SN08 OUS

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,962 mi
Last recorded49,962 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 49,962 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic Under-Trays Obscuring View

Fail 29 Nov 2016 45,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect Rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic Under-Trays Obscuring View

Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,154 miles

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,256 miles

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)

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2011 18,492 miles

Both front tyres show signs of shallow/moderate deep cracks/deterioration at base of tread grooves

Moderately large section of damage to outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre, not exposing cords

o/s/r tyre inner shoulder tread worn to 0.5 to 0.0mm ,also signs of cracks/deterioration.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,952 miles

cuts between tread blocks on front tyres.offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2011 28,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cuts between tread blocks on front tyres.offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 OUS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUS, 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 SN08 OUS registered?

SN08 OUS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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