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AF08 MFD

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,878 mi
Last recorded125,878 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MFD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 125,878 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 117,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

indicator stork slightly damaged

Pass 4 May 2022 97,842 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 96,139 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wheel slightly seized

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,898 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracking on both front tyres

zero emissions recorded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 80,898 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracking on both front tyres

zero emissions recorded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,750 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2014 70,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,199 miles

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

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

pad warning light on .r/h/front tyre small crack in inner side wall.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,688 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,601 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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AF08 MFD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF08 MFD, 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 AF08 MFD registered?

AF08 MFD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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