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AU08 UCO

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,498 mi
Last recorded83,498 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UCO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 83,498 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 83,498 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 78,717 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jan 2025 78,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2024 73,869 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jan 2024 73,867 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2022 69,639 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2021 66,937 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,352 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 46,178 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 36,386 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,394 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 8,898 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 8,822 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 8,238 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 8,121 miles

n/s/f door mirror slight damage

Pass 24 Oct 2012 8,003 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 7,403 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 7,373 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2011 6,620 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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AU08 UCO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AU08 UCO, 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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AU08 UCO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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