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BV08 BHE

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,817 mi
Last recorded94,817 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 BHE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 94,817 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 94,732 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 84,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal

Pass 13 May 2024 84,626 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Fail 10 May 2024 84,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 21 Nov 2023 84,220 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi damaged

Central Front hand brake travel high but not exessive

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 81,952 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses plus all rear hoses have corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 79,115 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and offside front perished and cracking age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 77,024 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,459 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 70,167 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,400 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 63,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive AND HCs (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 62,158 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 56,464 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 51,532 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 46,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,447 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 41,164 miles

Front reg plate delaminating

wipers smearing

Pass 8 May 2012 35,941 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 35,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 32,180 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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BV08 BHE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BV08 BHE, 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 BV08 BHE registered?

BV08 BHE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is BV08 BHE safe to buy?

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