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ND08 UGX

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,204 mi
Last recorded118,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 UGX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 118,204 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator not fitted correctly / broken

Fail 22 Jun 2026 118,204 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 92w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator not fitted correctly / broken

Pass 2 Jun 2025 105,391 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 105,052 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 92,102 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,337 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 87,337 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 87,337 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

os rear brake pad sensor not connected

Pass 26 Aug 2022 77,843 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 77,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 74,644 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 74,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 72,095 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2019 69,123 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))

Fail 8 May 2019 69,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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 15 May 2018 65,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 62,695 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 62,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,748 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 58,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 55,454 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 55,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 53,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 48,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,035 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,123 miles

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge.

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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ND08 UGX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 ND08 UGX, 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 ND08 UGX registered?

ND08 UGX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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