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SP02 OLL

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,378 mi
Last recorded105,378 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 OLL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,378 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 92,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 73,742 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 73,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,680 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,408 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 56,408 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 18,582 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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SP02 OLL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP02 OLL, 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 SP02 OLL registered?

SP02 OLL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is SP02 OLL safe to buy?

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