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BF08 ODP

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,273 mi
Last recorded137,273 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ODP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 137,273 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 135,534 miles

engine cover fitted undertray fitted

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,676 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to rim protector

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexi hoses age cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2018 131,446 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland gland worn (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to rim protector

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexi hoses age cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2017 115,496 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,335 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 10 Mar 2015 91,274 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 82,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,919 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,523 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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BF08 ODP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF08 ODP, 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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BF08 ODP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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