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ST57 NTJ

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,139 mi
Last recorded154,139 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 NTJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 154,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 146,732 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 137,446 miles

o/s/f mirror glass slightly deteriorated

slight play o/s/r hub lower joint

Pass 14 Jan 2017 112,787 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,966 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 86,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,606 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,894 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,156 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,943 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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ST57 NTJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ST57 NTJ, 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 ST57 NTJ registered?

ST57 NTJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is ST57 NTJ safe to buy?

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