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OY08 SDV

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,368 mi
Last recorded157,368 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 SDV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 157,368 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 150,378 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 148,752 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 146,828 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 142,732 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 135,392 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 119,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,323 miles

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

inner front brake pads worn thin

parking brake has low effort

Pass 7 Apr 2016 110,295 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 102,853 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 95,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 95,738 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracking inbetween tread (no cord exposed)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,711 miles

hand brake needs adjustment is on limmit

Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,175 miles

Front and rear brake discs are lipped

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,215 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 70,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front 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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OY08 SDV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OY08 SDV, 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 OY08 SDV registered?

OY08 SDV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is OY08 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 SDV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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