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VE08 XVC

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,302 mi
Last recorded70,302 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 XVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 70,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4 pipes near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 63,723 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4 pipes near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,647 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,916 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 33,097 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 23,741 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing close to legal limit (2mm)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 23,741 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing close to legal limit (2mm)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,046 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,598 miles

Recently disturbed number plates

Fail 15 Jun 2012 14,598 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 10,019 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 9,940 miles

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

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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VE08 XVC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE08 XVC, 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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What year was VE08 XVC registered?

VE08 XVC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is VE08 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 XVC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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