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AM08 BFN

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,874 mi
Last recorded141,874 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 BFN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 141,874 miles

All four brake disc's corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 15 Mar 2023 140,003 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 130,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2022 130,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2021 113,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 101,644 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 88,263 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,328 miles

front tyres are wearing quicker on the inside edge

Fail 24 Mar 2016 72,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge marked yellow (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres are wearing quicker on the inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,087 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,627 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,625 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,210 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside front tyre on inner edge worn

off side front tyre on inner edge worn

off side rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,438 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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AM08 BFN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AM08 BFN, 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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AM08 BFN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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