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OO05 AYA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,572 mi
Last recorded116,572 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 AYA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 116,572 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Pass 15 May 2024 113,721 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 113,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 112,970 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 111,162 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,747 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,056 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges below limit / cuts to treads STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped 2 areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 96,375 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges below limit / cuts to treads STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped 2 areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 39,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 89,503 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,649 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 76,647 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,077 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 60,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,092 miles

*** Strong Advice near side rear tyre starting to wear on tyre tread inner edge and tyre tread 2.5mm

off side front tyre starting to wear on tyre tread inner and outter edge

Fail 15 Aug 2014 46,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

*** Strong Advice near side rear tyre starting to wear on tyre tread inner edge and tyre tread 2.5mm

off side front tyre starting to wear on tyre tread inner and outter edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

The offside rear tyre is starting to wear on the inside edge.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 38,748 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

The offside rear tyre is starting to wear on the inside edge.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,709 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,688 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,620 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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OO05 AYA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OO05 AYA, 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 OO05 AYA registered?

OO05 AYA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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