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AV08 UKF

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,890 mi
Last recorded162,890 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UKF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 162,890 miles

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

Front engine oil low at min

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 167,847 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Noise from Engine

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 158,304 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 147,540 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 143,268 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 138,740 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 138,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 135,020 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 135,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 126,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 115,191 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 29 Nov 2016 106,311 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,410 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 82,034 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 82,034 miles

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

O/S front brake pad wear indicator lead rubbing on wheel

Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,149 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,720 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,871 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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AV08 UKF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AV08 UKF, 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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AV08 UKF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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