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FG08 AOM

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,575 mi
Last recorded63,575 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 AOM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 63,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 63,575 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 62,306 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 60,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 59,237 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 59,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,336 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,780 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust pipe fractured

Pass 17 Mar 2020 56,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,148 miles

covers /undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 53,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers /undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,820 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,567 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,823 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,777 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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FG08 AOM 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 84.2%.

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 FG08 AOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 AOM registered?

FG08 AOM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is FG08 AOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 AOM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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