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FH08 BVM

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,903 mi
Last recorded161,903 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 BVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2024 161,903 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative only working on one side and warning lamp illuminated (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing on inner edges very slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 154,218 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged reflective silver faulty (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged reflective silver faulty (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 142,787 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate deterated

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 132,940 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 125,869 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 125,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 119,837 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 119,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 111,247 miles

Under body trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,980 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,751 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 80,135 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,903 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,770 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,004 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,542 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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FH08 BVM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FH08 BVM, 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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FH08 BVM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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