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TAZ 8405

2019 BMW 120

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,636 mi
Last recorded53,636 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 12034,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 8405
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 53,636 miles

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Oct 2025 145,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs and pad warning wires insecure , rubbing drive shaft and through spring o/s/r (1.6 (e))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear brake flexy hoses are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shock covers are loose (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r suspension lower bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 145,907 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs and pad warning wires insecure , rubbing drive shaft and through spring o/s/r (1.6 (e))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear brake flexy hoses are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shock covers are loose (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r suspension lower bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 49,239 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 138,239 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpm lamp on

Pass 12 Aug 2024 38,444 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 131,804 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexy hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 28,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 28,170 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 127,609 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 18,599 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 121,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 118,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,719 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 108,651 miles

exhaust is loose at the front joint

Pass 6 Oct 2017 99,823 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,508 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 94,496 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,512 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)

tracking may need ajusting

Fail 6 Oct 2014 84,496 miles

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

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)

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

tracking may need ajusting

Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 75,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 62,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 37,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,821 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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TAZ 8405 is a 2019 BMW 120 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2019 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 34,402 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 TAZ 8405, 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 7 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAZ 8405 registered?

TAZ 8405 is a 2019 BMW 120, first registered on 13 August 2019.

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