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BU08 OVC

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,854 mi
Last recorded173,854 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 173,854 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear subframe fresh underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 163,187 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and cover come loose (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general underbody and suspension at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 151,151 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and both rear outers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear lenses tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 151,151 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and both rear outers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear lenses tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 144,421 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 144,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 141,439 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 138,153 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 132,071 miles

All tyres are low on tread

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 131,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 121,990 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Aug 2016 112,645 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 108,719 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,818 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 105,818 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 95,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,884 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,394 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 88,393 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 68,901 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 68,901 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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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BU08 OVC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU08 OVC, 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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BU08 OVC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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