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UEZ 9602

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,495 mi
Last recorded153,495 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEZ 9602
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 153,495 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 153,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 146,823 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 146,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 136,363 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 136,341 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 125,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17 non rft (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre has edge wear

Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,011 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 110,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working used owners bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,895 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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UEZ 9602 is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UEZ 9602, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UEZ 9602 registered?

UEZ 9602 is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is UEZ 9602 safe to buy?

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