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M20 RVC

2008 BMW 320

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,218 mi
Last recorded118,218 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 32088,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 RVC
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2026 118,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 113,907 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0 mm close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 113,894 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with /n-s-r brake light (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0 mm close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 108,924 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 105,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 105,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 100,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH, come off caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2mm in centre!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 95,509 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 92,708 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,592 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 87,754 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 818,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on mot limit (3.5.1g)

the nsf tyre valve is very badly perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,840 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre valve stem split

Offside Front tyre valve stem split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn close to legal limit

Fail 25 Mar 2015 60,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,593 miles

All tyres cracking between tread

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front Registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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M20 RVC is a 2008 BMW 320 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M20 RVC is a 2008 BMW 320, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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