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BD08 ELH

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,749 mi
Last recorded113,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 ELH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 113,749 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 98,632 miles

Centre brake light damaged

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear body damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2024 98,632 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Centre brake light damaged

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear body damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2023 96,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 96,062 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 95,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 91,628 miles

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

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

full plastics fitted underside

Pass 23 Apr 2021 86,680 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 86,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 83,411 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 80,649 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,961 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,386 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,711 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,078 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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BD08 ELH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver 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 BD08 ELH, 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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BD08 ELH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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