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VA08 AZN

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,581 mi
Last recorded118,581 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 AZN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 118,581 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 111,798 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 111,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 107,172 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 102,969 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,752 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 88,557 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,204 miles

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

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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VA08 AZN 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 87.5%.

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 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 VA08 AZN, 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 VA08 AZN registered?

VA08 AZN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is VA08 AZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA08 AZN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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