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NG08 VLF

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,765 mi
Last recorded171,765 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 VLF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 171,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 171,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 171,323 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 164,365 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 164,365 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 149,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 144,900 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 144,389 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 136,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 136,380 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 118,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 106,565 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2016 106,565 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,371 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,290 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,153 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 49,153 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,384 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,044 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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NG08 VLF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NG08 VLF, 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.

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NG08 VLF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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