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OU57 FKL

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,389 mi
Last recorded83,389 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 FKL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 83,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn central tread close to legal limit 2mm, plus 9 yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn central tread close to legal limit 2mm, plus 9 yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 83,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn central tread close to legal limit 2mm, plus 9 yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn central tread close to legal limit 2mm, plus 9 yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,053 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack lower central plus lower o/s/f by pillar a (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing lightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visible belt parts checked only ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close plus 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing lightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close plus 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 80,053 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack lower central plus lower o/s/f by pillar a (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing lightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visible belt parts checked only ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close plus 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing lightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close plus 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake efficiency only just met at 17 percent, n n/s/r park lagging park lever travel high no reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 77,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 75,745 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,779 miles

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

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

nail in offside front tyre.

rear brake pad warning prompt on.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,804 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,205 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,219 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,034 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,821 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 41,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,743 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 31,399 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,316 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 19,024 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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OU57 FKL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU57 FKL, 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 OU57 FKL registered?

OU57 FKL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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