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MM08 OSP

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,445 mi
Last recorded105,445 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 OSP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 105,445 miles

low brake pad wair indicator on

tpms lamp on but not indicating a fault

Pass 2 May 2025 98,499 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 92,322 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 91,766 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 90,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 12 May 2022 90,885 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 7 May 2021 90,024 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 88,346 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 87,672 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire not connected

Nearside Rear tyre is not a run flat tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on inneredge

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil level above maximum

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,430 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 76,428 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,151 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,648 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 64,473 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,998 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 57,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2014 56,027 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,424 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,895 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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)

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 OSP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OSP, 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 OSP registered?

MM08 OSP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is MM08 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 OSP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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