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A2 MNL

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,213 mi
Last recorded92,213 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 MNL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 92,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 90,180 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 85,843 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears to callipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 77,563 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm outer bushes slight have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 77,329 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front pipe section insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm outer bushes slight have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 68,675 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,918 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2020 63,834 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2020 63,834 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 9 May 2019 57,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 53,609 miles

handbrake light staying on

offside rear brake pad wear sensor wire insecure

Pass 13 May 2017 49,065 miles

centre exhaust to front pipe clamp missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,890 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 41,877 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,979 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,914 miles

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

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

Offside 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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A2 MNL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A2 MNL, 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 A2 MNL registered?

A2 MNL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is A2 MNL safe to buy?

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