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HD08 OFZ

2008 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,965 mi
Last recorded144,965 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 OFZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 144,965 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 144,965 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 137,891 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 137,686 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 129,409 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 126,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 126,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 122,495 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 119,492 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 113,519 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,635 miles

External Rear View Mirrors Deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2019 101,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Lower Hub Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

External Rear View Mirrors Deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2018 85,437 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 69,714 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 54,669 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,260 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,912 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,251 miles

2 small stickers up behind the mirror.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,141 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stickers behind inner mirror (seated inside).

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,337 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 OFZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OFZ, 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 HD08 OFZ registered?

HD08 OFZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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