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FT08 FXA

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,200 mi
Last recorded142,200 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 FXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2022 142,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2021 135,004 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 116,192 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 116,167 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 107,362 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 99,119 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shocker bump stops deteriorating

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shocker bump stops deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,657 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check testable items

Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,138 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 71,871 miles

plastic covers fitted in engine bay and underside of vehicle obscuring componets.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 33,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,916 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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FT08 FXA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red 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 FT08 FXA, 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 FT08 FXA registered?

FT08 FXA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is FT08 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 FXA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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