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NT08 BVO

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,822 mi
Last recorded124,822 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 BVO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 124,822 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 108,006 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 108,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 96,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside covered in a protective coting (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension components covered in a protective coating

Pass 7 Jun 2022 93,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in a protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe has slight surface corrosion

Fail 31 May 2022 93,835 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in a protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe has slight surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2021 86,595 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 86,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 76,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,085 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 69,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 58,954 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 55,931 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,961 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 41,913 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,112 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,306 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 21,732 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 21,732 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,720 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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NT08 BVO is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NT08 BVO, 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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NT08 BVO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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