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AD08 BYT

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,114 mi
Last recorded149,114 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BYT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 149,114 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2021 146,776 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 146,760 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 153,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 143,156 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 131,779 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 119,543 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 119,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 107,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,619 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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AD08 BYT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD08 BYT, 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 AD08 BYT registered?

AD08 BYT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AD08 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 BYT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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