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GF08 RTX

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,445 mi
Last recorded37,445 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 RTX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 37,445 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 36,351 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount slight separation

Fail 13 Feb 2024 35,226 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount slight separation

Pass 9 Feb 2023 34,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount slight separation

Pass 24 Feb 2022 32,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension strut top mount bush slight separation

Fail 9 Feb 2022 31,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 30,365 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 30,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 29,628 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 29,023 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 28,384 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,752 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,660 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 25,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,249 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,247 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 21,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 19,681 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,254 miles

vehicle has covers fitted so unable to see some testable items

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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GF08 RTX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF08 RTX, 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 GF08 RTX registered?

GF08 RTX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is GF08 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 RTX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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