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FD08 OBU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,527 mi
Last recorded126,527 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 OBU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 126,527 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 126,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 126,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 122,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

sidewall damage o/s front tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2016 77,427 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 77,425 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,819 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 65,868 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)

vehicle has a nasty judder poss flywheel

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,330 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 48,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light illuminated on dashboard

offside rear tyre outer sidewall severely deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2012 48,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light illuminated on dashboard

offside rear tyre outer sidewall severely deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,775 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,017 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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FD08 OBU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD08 OBU, 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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FD08 OBU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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