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BL08 VVH

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,002 mi
Last recorded79,002 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 VVH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 79,002 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 70,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr/nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS on

handbrake effort uneven

Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,440 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 58,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative LINKAGE SNAPPED (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 56,604 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 56,599 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,155 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms inner bushes slightly worn (complete arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted hard to see components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,347 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirrors cloudy/discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 40,454 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 36,692 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hoses slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,498 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,726 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,669 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,766 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,352 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,596 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 VVH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VVH, 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 BL08 VVH registered?

BL08 VVH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 VVH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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