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FN08 RSO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,349 mi
Last recorded90,349 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 RSO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,349 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 88,042 miles

rear brakes wearing low and imbalance in parking brake

Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,458 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,145 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 66,156 miles

Offside Front wearing on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2015 66,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,790 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 52,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,767 miles

near side front tyre low outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,017 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FN08 RSO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FN08 RSO, 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 FN08 RSO registered?

FN08 RSO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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