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AA53 MAX

2008 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,672 mi
Last recorded100,672 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 MAX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 100,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2023 100,634 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 100,634 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,669 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 97,342 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,075 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 97,070 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front brake hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r top suspension bush/ arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r lower outer suspension bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,880 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 95,880 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Oct 2017 83,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,029 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,515 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,704 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 4 Apr 2014 42,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,957 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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AA53 MAX is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AA53 MAX, 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 AA53 MAX registered?

AA53 MAX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AA53 MAX safe to buy?

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