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HD08 BWC

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,073 mi
Last recorded132,073 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 BWC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 132,073 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 127,917 miles

rear diff slightly leaking

rear subframe corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 127,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear diff slightly leaking

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 121,834 miles

rear diff leaking

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

third brake light faulty

Fail 2 Dec 2021 115,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured forward (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured forward (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

third brake light faulty

Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,285 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Rear sub frame mounts corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 109,672 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 109,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 104,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,646 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres fitted with non RFT where front tyres are fitted with RFT

Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,226 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 72,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,765 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,315 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,268 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S Rear tyre wearing on inner edges need replasing very soon on 2 mm of tread

Nearside 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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HD08 BWC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey 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 HD08 BWC, 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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HD08 BWC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 August 2008.

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