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OV08 OLB

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,871 mi
Last recorded129,871 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 OLB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 129,871 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 129,871 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 127,544 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 122,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 122,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 119,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,527 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 96,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,087 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 82,874 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,110 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 66,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,533 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,701 miles

front discs worn and n/s front inner disc pad low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,334 miles

Nearside 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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OV08 OLB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV08 OLB, 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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OV08 OLB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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