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BF08 OHG

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,710 mi
Last recorded142,710 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 OHG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 142,710 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 133,725 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 133,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 121,242 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,646 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 103,022 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise from rear onboard drums on rotation

service over due

Pass 15 May 2013 94,239 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 94,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,905 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 31 Mar 2011 78,800 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,969 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 OHG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red 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 OHG, 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 OHG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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