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AA08 UUR

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,269 mi
Last recorded104,269 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UUR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 104,269 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2023 104,269 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail front bracket holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake Pad Warning Light on

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2022 99,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted securing bracket missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear subframe forward most bolt on bracket corroded through

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing unable to check rear seatbelts ()

front and rear suspension components corroded

various undertrays and exhaust heatshields deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2022 99,575 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted securing bracket missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear subframe forward most bolt on bracket corroded through

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing unable to check rear seatbelts ()

front and rear suspension components corroded

various undertrays and exhaust heatshields deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2021 96,356 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 96,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 91,099 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 91,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 84,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 72,704 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 72,702 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,509 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 72,506 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,006 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,802 miles

engine cover fitted to vehicle

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Aug 2015 57,798 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine cover fitted to vehicle

offside rear brake pad warning sensor incorrectly fitted

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,894 miles

front tyres are worn on outer edges-205/55/16

offside rear brake pad warning wire incorrectly fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,127 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,008 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,535 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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AA08 UUR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AA08 UUR, 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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AA08 UUR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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