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OE08 XVB

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,643 mi
Last recorded146,643 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 XVB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 146,643 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 140,134 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 135,664 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 128,184 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 12,097 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 115,780 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 115,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 107,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmissions too clean to obtain reading

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,246 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XVB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XVB, 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 OE08 XVB registered?

OE08 XVB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is OE08 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 XVB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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