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HD08 OBN

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,035 mi
Last recorded69,035 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 OBN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 69,035 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 64,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,318 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 56,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,406 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 47,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 46,639 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,879 miles

both front tyres bald outer edges

both rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Punctured/has nail in

Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,923 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,360 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and cuts in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,308 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,131 miles

N/S O/S Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,897 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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HD08 OBN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBN, 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 HD08 OBN registered?

HD08 OBN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is HD08 OBN safe to buy?

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