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FG08 WPA

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,264 mi
Last recorded105,264 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WPA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 105,264 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 97,031 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 76,446 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 58,935 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,531 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 49,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/40R18 runflat ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,152 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,815 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 41,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 41,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,311 miles

NSR TYRE is worn on the inner edge

NSR TYRE has a small cut to chord only visible when opened up

Advise handbrake adjustment

Both rear brake pipes are starting to corrode around the unions

NSR TYRE has a nail in the tread

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

Product on OSF seat belt - does not appear to have effected operation of belt

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance eye level (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,622 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,966 miles

OSR tyre is excessively worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,987 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,443 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 WPA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WPA, 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 FG08 WPA registered?

FG08 WPA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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