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ML08 MEL

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,655 mi
Last recorded40,655 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 MEL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 40,655 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracking

Pass 10 May 2025 32,621 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 32,564 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 32,256 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2022 31,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edge both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 29,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 27,759 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 26,592 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 26,592 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edge with cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edge with cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 25,774 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge & cuts in treads

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,970 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge & cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge & cut in tread close to cord

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Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,021 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,438 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,551 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,658 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,935 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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ML08 MEL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ML08 MEL, 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 ML08 MEL registered?

ML08 MEL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is ML08 MEL safe to buy?

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