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FM08 RGX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,840 mi
Last recorded124,840 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 RGX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 124,840 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 114,651 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 114,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 104,903 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 104,903 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 97,898 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 91,291 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 91,291 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Rear brake pad warning wire (1.9.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 86,818 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 65,626 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,840 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,888 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,195 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 17,194 miles

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

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

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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FM08 RGX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM08 RGX, 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 FM08 RGX registered?

FM08 RGX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is FM08 RGX safe to buy?

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