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NX08 RAU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,414 mi
Last recorded114,414 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 RAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 114,414 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 112,114 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 112,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2023 110,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 106,276 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 106,276 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,768 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pad Warning Light Illuminated ( pads ok suspect wiring fault)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,599 miles

both rear shockers corroded

offside front shocker corroded

rear sub frame heavily corroded

rear suspension and bushes corroded and perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,479 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,707 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 79,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,091 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 72,011 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 71,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,079 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 51,880 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 51,880 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,554 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked between tread

outer edges on both front tyres badly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,287 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,095 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,211 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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NX08 RAU 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 NX08 RAU, 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 NX08 RAU registered?

NX08 RAU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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