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TA04 KAR

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,164 mi
Last recorded29,164 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA04 KAR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 29,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 29,148 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,784 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 27,784 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,498 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 25,498 miles

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

n/s rear tyre just on min limit

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,972 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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TA04 KAR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TA04 KAR, 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 TA04 KAR registered?

TA04 KAR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is TA04 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA04 KAR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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