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AF08 OOV

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,724 mi
Last recorded168,724 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OOV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 168,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 168,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing supplied and fitted x1. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 163,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 158,861 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 149,846 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear propshaft coupling perished/starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 144,998 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flex hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on inner sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 144,998 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flex hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on inner sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 139,915 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn in centre and scrubbing on inner edge - replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn in centre and heavy scrubbing on inner edge - recommend urgent replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 133,329 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 111,483 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,463 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 89,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cut and cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,666 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,524 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 60,223 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 50,633 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,364 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 28,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 OOV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF08 OOV, 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 OOV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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