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RA08 VOK

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,179 mi
Last recorded62,179 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 VOK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 62,179 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 55,403 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear parking brake has low effort

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 55,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear parking brake has low effort

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,283 miles

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

No peak detected on emission test

Park brake efficiency only 16% (just passed)

Fail 18 Apr 2024 49,254 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mount bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

No peak detected on emission test

Park brake efficiency only 16% (just passed)

possible tyres incorrectly fitted Front = 225/45R17 Rear = 205/50R17

Pass 3 May 2023 42,864 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 41,252 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 38,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 36,048 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,013 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,134 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,561 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,395 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 21,662 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,857 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 18,832 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

dashboard brake warning light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,412 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges/cuts in tread

Fail 22 Jun 2012 15,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges/cuts in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2011 12,150 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 12,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RA08 VOK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RA08 VOK, 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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What year was RA08 VOK registered?

RA08 VOK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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