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AG08 OFV

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,150 mi
Last recorded130,150 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 OFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 130,150 miles

Under tray fitted suspect of oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2025 130,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted suspect of oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2024 125,646 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 125,646 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 122,617 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 121,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 120,985 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,506 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 111,396 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 111,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,261 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 97,258 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 91,531 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,983 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 63,302 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,937 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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AG08 OFV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OFV, 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 AG08 OFV registered?

AG08 OFV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AG08 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 OFV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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