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OY08 SMU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,895 mi
Last recorded83,895 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 SMU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 83,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 78,632 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,701 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 75,701 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,021 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,292 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,246 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,568 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,371 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - rear - 205 50 17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 51,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake discs worn/lipped (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - rear - 205 50 17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,575 miles

Ns rear tyre has worn to 3mm

Os rear tyre has worn on inner edge 2.5mm [205/50/17v]gyear

Fail 7 Mar 2016 46,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Ns rear tyre has worn to 3mm

Os rear tyre has worn on inner edge 2.5mm [205/50/17v]gyear

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,628 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 29,931 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr jacking point missing

Fail 25 Jan 2014 29,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr jacking point missing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 19,991 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,357 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,688 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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OY08 SMU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY08 SMU, 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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OY08 SMU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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