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GV08 FSJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,498 mi
Last recorded121,498 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 FSJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 121,498 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 121,460 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 118,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 118,236 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ENGINE NOISY

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,411 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 117,411 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 117,389 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,465 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,605 miles

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

Slight leak from rear diff

o/s/r tyre low on tread and wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2017 94,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken after flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre tread low and wearing on edges

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

Slight leak from rear diff

will require full FAS on retest

Pass 11 Dec 2015 86,238 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 86,238 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,402 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,284 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 2 Nov 2012 59,488 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 51,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 48,440 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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GV08 FSJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GV08 FSJ, 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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GV08 FSJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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