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BIB 284

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,599 mi
Last recorded91,599 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIB 284
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 91,599 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 91,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 91,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 90,768 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 89,773 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,886 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 88,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 86,613 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 86,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 83,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 79,528 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,465 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 69,707 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 58,638 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 53,791 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2013 53,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 33,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,667 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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BIB 284 is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BIB 284, 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 BIB 284 registered?

BIB 284 is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BIB 284 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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