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V29 MAF

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,981 mi
Last recorded120,981 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 MAF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 120,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 112,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 112,763 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 106,486 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 106,486 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,978 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,468 miles

Engine & Underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,043 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small split in inner sidewall

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,868 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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)

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner brake pads worn close to the limit.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

front tyres worn low both edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts and deterioration cracks tyre treads.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,524 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 36,255 miles

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

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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V29 MAF is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V29 MAF, 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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V29 MAF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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