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GV08 FSN

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,528 mi
Last recorded114,528 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 FSN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,528 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 114,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 108,387 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 101,507 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 101,501 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,527 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 92,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 92,286 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 92,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 89,285 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 89,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 84,725 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 78,953 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 74,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 70,478 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 66,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 58,309 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 FSN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FSN, 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 GV08 FSN registered?

GV08 FSN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is GV08 FSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 FSN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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