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FH08 EUF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

121,844 mi
Last recorded121,844 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 EUF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 121,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken & loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 116,271 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,130 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,227 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 112,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,579 miles

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

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Fail 28 Jul 2020 108,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 90,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake slightly slow in action

trays fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2017 82,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,779 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,518 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,205 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2013 41,857 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 40,963 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 35,891 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 31,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EUF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EUF, 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 FH08 EUF registered?

FH08 EUF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2008.

Is FH08 EUF safe to buy?

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