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TA08 ZZZ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,958 mi
Last recorded143,958 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA08 ZZZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 143,958 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lens also (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust: heat shield not fully secure/distorted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 143,958 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lens also (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust: heat shield not fully secure/distorted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 125,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 125,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,627 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,708 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 109,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 97,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,439 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,738 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,758 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 41,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,368 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)

both front tyres tread cracking advise replace.

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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TA08 ZZZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TA08 ZZZ, 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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TA08 ZZZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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