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G71 ALE

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,091 mi
Last recorded130,091 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG71 ALE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 130,091 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 125,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 125,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225/45/17 91 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 120,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 115,529 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,619 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,090 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 99,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2019 95,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low.

front exhaust securing clamp broken & exhaust loose.

Fail 23 Jan 2019 95,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low.

front exhaust securing clamp broken & exhaust loose.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,950 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses slightly perished

nearside front brake has slight bind, not significant enough to show in RBT

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,016 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,045 miles

Offside Front slight bind to brake

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 77,743 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,064 miles

advise wear to outer edge offside front tyre /stepped tread

advise wear to outer edges nearside front tyre /stepped tread

Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,666 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 28 Jan 2012 61,498 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,470 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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G71 ALE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G71 ALE, 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 G71 ALE registered?

G71 ALE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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