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GX08 SBV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,320 mi
Last recorded159,320 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 SBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 159,320 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 157,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 148,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 135,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect McPherson strut (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,923 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 89,299 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES READY FOR CHANGING.

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR BOTTOM ARM BUSH ( OUTER ),IS PART OF HUB CARRIER. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 89,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT WIPER BLADES READY FOR CHANGING.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON BOTH EDGES ,CLOSE TO CORDS ,ADVISE CHANGE A.S.A.P.(205-55X16H) M+S RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR BOTTOM ARM BUSH ( OUTER ),IS PART OF HUB CARRIER. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,216 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 72,216 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 66,006 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,504 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 48,504 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,729 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,729 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,215 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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GX08 SBV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GX08 SBV, 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 GX08 SBV registered?

GX08 SBV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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