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M2 VPD

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,275 mi
Last recorded50,275 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 VPD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 50,275 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 50,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust pipe was loose. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 48,840 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 47,112 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 47,106 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda is 1.860 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,120 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 43,063 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,652 miles

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 29 Sep 2020 41,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 18 Sep 2019 39,875 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 37,957 miles

engine covers & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 9 Oct 2017 35,797 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 35,797 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,886 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 31,769 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 31,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,566 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,756 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 21,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 16,431 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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M2 VPD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M2 VPD, 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 M2 VPD registered?

M2 VPD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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