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VA57 XRZ

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,107 mi
Last recorded106,107 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 XRZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 106,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Park brake has low effort.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,009 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Seats folded down unable to check seat belts

Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,964 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 2mm tread, worn on inner edge and starting to perish

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,260 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,140 miles

Nail in the near side rear tyre

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,715 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,292 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2012 43,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2011 36,079 miles

Nearside Rear 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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VA57 XRZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VA57 XRZ, 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 VA57 XRZ registered?

VA57 XRZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is VA57 XRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 XRZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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