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AC08 ZPY

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,820 mi
Last recorded186,820 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZPY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 186,820 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 May 2022 186,820 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 7 May 2021 179,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all bump stops deteriorated

nsf tyre 2/3000 miles, osf following

rear exhaust hanger not 100%

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2020 171,577 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 162,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 152,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Fail 23 Apr 2018 152,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 17 May 2017 143,888 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Fail 17 May 2017 143,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 21 Jun 2016 133,559 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

converters fitted to headlamps

engine covers fitted

no measurable reading from exhaust

rear exhaust bracket broken but still surported

undertrays fitted

wipers smeary

Fail 20 Jun 2016 133,432 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

converters fitted to headlamps

engine covers fitted

no measurable reading from exhaust

rear exhaust bracket broken but still surported

undertrays fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Jun 2015 107,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits no measurable emissions.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 75,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no measurable emmisions from exhaust

Fail 27 May 2014 75,094 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly[low tread on inner edges]

no measurable emmisions from exhaust

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,336 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 17,504 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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AC08 ZPY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AC08 ZPY, 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 AC08 ZPY registered?

AC08 ZPY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is AC08 ZPY safe to buy?

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