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2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,068 mi
Last recorded116,068 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 WLN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 116,068 miles

Fuel Cap Sealing Device Perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS Light On

Fail 20 Aug 2025 116,068 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Cap Sealing Device Perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS Light On

Pass 23 Aug 2024 110,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 110,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 102,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,909 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 98,873 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,676 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,764 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 29 Oct 2018 79,445 miles

chip on screen

slight tyre wear on offside front

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,615 miles

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

engine management light on

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,858 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,015 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 49,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,676 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,091 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,418 miles

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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RA08 WLN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 RA08 WLN, 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 RA08 WLN registered?

RA08 WLN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is RA08 WLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 WLN 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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