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BL08 MKA

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

136,027 mi
Last recorded136,027 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 MKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 136,027 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is nearly 22 years old 16/2004

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 136,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is nearly 22 years old 16/2004

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 128,762 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 122,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp slight misting (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 114,037 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken but had a temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,316 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 101,048 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 99,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,975 miles

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,907 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,445 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,365 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,145 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,474 miles

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BL08 MKA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BL08 MKA, 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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BL08 MKA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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