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BT08 HVJ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,948 mi
Last recorded141,948 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 141,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 133,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper binding on

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 133,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear frontal control arm excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper binding on

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear frontal control arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 122,392 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 122,392 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 119,897 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 119,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,936 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 110,410 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 102,178 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges (secondary grooves)

Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,830 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,874 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 72,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service lamp indicates service due in 1300miles or Apirl 2016

Fail 18 Jul 2015 53,524 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service lamp indicates service due in 1300miles or Apirl 2016

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,842 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,611 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,601 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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BT08 HVJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT08 HVJ, 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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BT08 HVJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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