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T88 MXY

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

191,013 mi
Last recorded191,013 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 MXY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 191,013 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 May 2019 285,054 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 172,059 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

front coil springs have restriction blocks fitted

rear bump stops perished

Fail 2 May 2018 172,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

front coil springs have restriction blocks fitted

rear bump stops perished

Pass 20 May 2017 165,258 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 152,793 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)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 8 May 2015 138,861 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 15 May 2014 118,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres stepped

Pass 7 May 2013 98,861 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 81,789 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped

rear brake pads are worn low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,991 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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T88 MXY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T88 MXY, 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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T88 MXY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is T88 MXY safe to buy?

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