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OE08 VMF

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,162 mi
Last recorded121,162 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VMF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 121,162 miles

Front headlight condensation

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 116,121 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 110,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 103,172 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated V.slight cracking /perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 100,282 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated V.slight cracking /perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine has injector blow-by

Pass 3 Mar 2020 91,798 miles

Nearside Rear Outer signs of grease around drive shaft/rear hub

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 91,798 miles

Nearside Rear Outer signs of grease around drive shaft/rear hub

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,848 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 82,843 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,773 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,138 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,470 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,714 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,046 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,457 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,398 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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OE08 VMF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE08 VMF, 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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What year was OE08 VMF registered?

OE08 VMF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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