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FV08 XEN

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,502 mi
Last recorded199,502 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XEN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 199,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 184,962 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 184,962 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 170,610 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 170,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 156,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 146,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 146,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake flexi perished and cracked at bend (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 129,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has under trays fitted covering testable components

Fail 27 Mar 2019 129,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 113,518 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 getting close to markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,080 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,996 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,174 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,585 miles

all tyres starting to crack and perish on tread

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,245 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,328 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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FV08 XEN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV08 XEN, 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 FV08 XEN registered?

FV08 XEN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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