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SNZ 7177

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,192 mi
Last recorded151,192 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 7177
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2025 151,192 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 151,774 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 146,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear body to subframe bracket corroded.

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen washer bottle leaking

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

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

Offside Rear damage to light unit

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic belly pans fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2020 139,410 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 139,404 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 118,027 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 118,027 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 93,070 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,715 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,218 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,237 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,474 miles

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fronr exhaust clamp split but system still remains secure

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front windscreen wiper smearing

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,974 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 16,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,965 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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SNZ 7177 is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SNZ 7177, 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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SNZ 7177 is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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