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AF08 OOH

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,183 mi
Last recorded161,183 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OOH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 161,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush / ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 154,671 miles

Fule tank cap seal perished

Pass 3 Aug 2023 147,951 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 141,269 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 136,058 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 131,097 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 126,643 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 123,199 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 118,015 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 112,816 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,857 miles

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

osf foglamp rear cover missing

osr low pad warning wire incorrectly routed and chaffing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,519 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,262 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,130 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,758 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,758 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,739 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 77,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 56,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,125 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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AF08 OOH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OOH, 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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AF08 OOH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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