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BL08 RHA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,435 mi
Last recorded98,435 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 RHA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 98,435 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 94,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,801 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,620 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,788 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 78,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 75,686 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 70,393 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 66,071 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,722 miles

Offside parking brake not achieving the effort it should.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 29,498 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,898 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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BL08 RHA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BL08 RHA, 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 RHA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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