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M30 MVH

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,548 mi
Last recorded123,548 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 MVH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 123,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (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 Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 123,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front upper outer worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front upper inner worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (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 Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 112,138 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 99,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,929 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 97,929 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,590 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,006 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 80,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 74,081 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,806 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 59,430 miles

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

Offside Front 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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M30 MVH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M30 MVH, 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 M30 MVH registered?

M30 MVH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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