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B12 OPA

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,922 mi
Last recorded120,922 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 OPA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 120,922 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2025 120,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2024 112,135 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2024 112,135 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2023 103,731 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 102,321 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))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 102,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 95,090 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 84,700 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 84,700 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,975 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 56,383 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,290 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 36,289 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 33,102 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,692 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 24,474 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,305 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 20,305 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 11,664 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 11,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 9,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,984 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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B12 OPA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B12 OPA, 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 B12 OPA registered?

B12 OPA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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The MOT history for B12 OPA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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