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T25 AEM

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,100 mi
Last recorded140,100 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 AEM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 140,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav, air freshener etc. on mirror. ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush of upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak heavy leak visible on engine under covers - oil level mid between min/max ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 139,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush of upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav, air freshener etc. on mirror. ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush of upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak heavy leak visible on engine under covers - oil level mid between min/max ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 125,921 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre split on sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre split on sidewall

Offside Front tyre split on sidewall

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 109,627 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre split on sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre split on sidewall

Offside Front tyre split on sidewall

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 106,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,837 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,482 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 83,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,262 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,890 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer 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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T25 AEM 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T25 AEM, 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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T25 AEM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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