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VA08 HTK

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,270 mi
Last recorded74,270 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 HTK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 74,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,253 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 74,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 72,372 miles

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

all discs and pads getting low

coil springs corroded cover fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2017 72,371 miles

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

coil springs corroded cover fitted

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

all discs and pads getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2016 59,232 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 59,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,521 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,957 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,061 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,075 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 15,439 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 15,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner treads.

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 HTK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA08 HTK, 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 HTK registered?

VA08 HTK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is VA08 HTK safe to buy?

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