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AX08 FDY

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

166,856 mi
Last recorded166,856 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FDY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 166,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 165,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 165,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 163,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTING TO PERISH,PART INSECURE AND RUBBING ON ROAD SPRING. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD GETTING LOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTING TO PERISH. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTING TO PERISH. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD GETTING LOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 161,177 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 158,714 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 156,538 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 150,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 141,868 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 129,991 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 119,108 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 108,520 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,571 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,798 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,106 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,452 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,166 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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AX08 FDY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AX08 FDY, 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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What year was AX08 FDY registered?

AX08 FDY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AX08 FDY safe to buy?

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