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BM52 GEM

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,732 mi
Last recorded149,732 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM52 GEM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 149,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lamp is constantly flickering (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lamp is constantly flickering (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at brake pipe unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 144,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are on 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 144,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are on 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 138,670 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 134,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 132,813 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,385 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 124,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt center ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 124,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre mishaped on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 115,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 108,916 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 103,418 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,420 miles

Front wipers streaking slightly

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2015 91,947 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 91,747 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,148 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 63,148 miles

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

Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,845 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,527 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,511 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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BM52 GEM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BM52 GEM, 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 BM52 GEM registered?

BM52 GEM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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