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VEZ 2977

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,291 mi
Last recorded122,291 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 2977
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 122,291 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 122,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 119,505 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 114,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 114,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 107,113 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 96,169 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 96,169 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,709 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathered on inner edge,

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

under trays fitted.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 92,709 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pad worn away at an angle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre feathered on inner edge,

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,716 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 77,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,328 miles

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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VEZ 2977 is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VEZ 2977, 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 VEZ 2977 registered?

VEZ 2977 is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is VEZ 2977 safe to buy?

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