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AG08 ALS

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,939 mi
Last recorded126,939 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 ALS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 126,939 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,896 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 120,556 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,179 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 113,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 113,160 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3 bulges inside sidewall 1 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 105,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,700 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 96,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,425 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 90,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 79,885 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,266 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,492 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,774 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,405 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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AG08 ALS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AG08 ALS, 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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AG08 ALS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AG08 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 ALS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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