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MA08 OGC

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,277 mi
Last recorded151,277 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 OGC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 151,277 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw close to shoulder 205/50x17 ()

Fail 4 Dec 2023 151,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw close to shoulder 205/50x17 ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 144,313 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 138,756 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 138,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 134,374 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 128,822 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 128,822 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 125,049 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 125,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 121,154 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 112,347 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,821 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 90,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Apr 2014 70,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,275 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 6 Mar 2012 42,630 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,153 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)

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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MA08 OGC is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MA08 OGC, 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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MA08 OGC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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