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GX08 WGU

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,240 mi
Last recorded78,240 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 WGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 78,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 76,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 74,609 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 74,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,317 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 70,385 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 69,351 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,248 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,416 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 57,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2017 57,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,139 miles

Nearside Front jacking point rubber missing

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 49,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Nearside Front jacking point rubber missing

Pass 4 Jul 2015 40,709 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,921 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,680 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)

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 WGU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GX08 WGU, 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 GX08 WGU registered?

GX08 WGU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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