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MM08 FXV

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,278 mi
Last recorded79,278 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 FXV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 79,278 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 79,188 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 76,109 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 72,390 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 72,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,480 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,861 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 61,645 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 58,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 56,749 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 44,773 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 35,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2011 19,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 6,630 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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MM08 FXV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MM08 FXV, 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 MM08 FXV registered?

MM08 FXV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is MM08 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 FXV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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