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MF08 MAD

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,010 mi
Last recorded126,010 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 MAD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 126,010 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 114,365 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 99,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 86,313 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,730 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 59,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,601 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 57,601 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,139 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 48,324 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 48,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,154 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,649 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,455 miles

Both front tyres worn outer shoulders

Fail 3 Jun 2015 35,455 miles

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

Both front tyres worn outer shoulders

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 22,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 18,322 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 10,462 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 MAD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MAD, 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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MF08 MAD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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