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AD57 ECJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,223 mi
Last recorded92,223 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 ECJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 92,223 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 92,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,994 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,684 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,455 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS

Fail 2 Jan 2014 63,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS

Pass 2 Jan 2013 53,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,786 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,598 miles

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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AD57 ECJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AD57 ECJ, 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 AD57 ECJ registered?

AD57 ECJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is AD57 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 ECJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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