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ML03 MCH

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,922 mi
Last recorded76,922 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 MCH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 76,922 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2025 72,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 69,693 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 67,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,233 miles

Front Exhaust Clamp Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Near Edge

Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,927 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded/cracked .

Pass 19 Aug 2020 52,751 miles

Uneven wear on outer edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2019 48,737 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 48,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,378 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,118 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 38,114 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,395 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,439 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 22,422 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 13,257 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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ML03 MCH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue 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 ML03 MCH, 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 ML03 MCH registered?

ML03 MCH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2008.

Is ML03 MCH safe to buy?

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