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R999 OBC

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,433 mi
Last recorded97,433 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 OBC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 97,433 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 92,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 91,082 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 91,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower outer bush arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,372 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 82,141 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 74,247 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,118 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,537 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,387 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 55,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,980 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,373 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,627 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,001 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower engine/outer sill covers fitted

mainfeed brakepipes partially obscured

o/s rear number plate light cover missing

Pass 6 Apr 2012 26,022 miles

lower egine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

unable to full check the underside due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,930 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner + outer edges

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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R999 OBC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R999 OBC, 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 R999 OBC registered?

R999 OBC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is R999 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 OBC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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