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MW08 VDX

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,338 mi
Last recorded83,338 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 VDX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 83,338 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 83,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 77,420 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2023 74,010 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

factory fitted under tray/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,090 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,019 miles

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

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2019 64,591 miles

undertrays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays/covers fitted time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2017 56,343 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,708 miles

engine bay covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,845 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Engine covers

Under trays

Fail 6 Apr 2016 51,845 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Engine covers

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under trays

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,969 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,969 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,684 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,671 miles

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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MW08 VDX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MW08 VDX, 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 MW08 VDX registered?

MW08 VDX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is MW08 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 VDX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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