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A10 ARU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,155 mi
Last recorded41,155 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 ARU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,155 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,792 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 40,649 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 40,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 34,709 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,424 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn heavily on the inner edge, but not yet exposing cords

Fail 19 Oct 2015 32,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre is worn heavily on the inner edge, but not yet exposing cords

Pass 3 Oct 2014 29,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre worn uneven inner and outer edge, no cords showing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre on 3mm - close to limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,747 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 11,880 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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A10 ARU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A10 ARU, 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 A10 ARU registered?

A10 ARU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is A10 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 ARU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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