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MF08 HFP

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,945 mi
Last recorded36,945 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 HFP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 36,945 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 34,722 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 32,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 31,741 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 30,921 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,916 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 29,126 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 27,003 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 24,644 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 24,558 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,710 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,868 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,104 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)

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 16,478 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 13,389 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 13,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,896 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,264 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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MF08 HFP is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MF08 HFP, 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 MF08 HFP registered?

MF08 HFP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is MF08 HFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 HFP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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