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RA08 WML

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,666 mi
Last recorded98,666 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 WML
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 98,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 87,694 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 83,710 miles

Prop shaft rubber mounting split

Fail 4 Aug 2023 83,693 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft rubber mounting split

Pass 29 Jul 2022 77,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 72,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,265 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 60,514 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 55,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,960 miles

N/S/F brake hose perished

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Aug 2016 51,959 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F brake hose perished

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,864 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,022 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,496 miles

Both rear tyres getting low.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,162 miles

emissions trigger point not met

offside outer sill scratched

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2012 36,150 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

emission trigger point not met

offside outersill trim scratched

trims fitted to outersills and underside

Fail 17 Jul 2012 36,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

emission trigger point not met

offside outersill trim scratched

trims fitted to outersills and underside

Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,007 miles

trigger point not met

unable to view rear coil springs

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 WML is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue 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 WML, 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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RA08 WML is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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