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MF04 OTE

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,188 mi
Last recorded100,188 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 OTE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 100,188 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,282 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 91,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 83,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 83,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 74,081 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 63,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 52,198 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,087 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,847 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,170 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 36,170 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,904 miles

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

No emissions print out

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,215 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 23,818 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2011 20,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MF04 OTE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF04 OTE, 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 MF04 OTE registered?

MF04 OTE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is MF04 OTE safe to buy?

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