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RE08 ARF

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,734 mi
Last recorded111,734 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 ARF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 111,734 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 111,734 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 109,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexible hose perishing/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small brake pipe which joins to flexible hose corroded ends. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexible hose perishing/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small brake pipe which joins to flexible hose corroded ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 108,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Advise handbrake performance low on offside

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Supply pipe between rear flexible hoses is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 108,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Advise handbrake performance low on offside

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Supply pipe between rear flexible hoses is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 106,423 miles

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

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

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

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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met.Requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Aug 2022 104,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 102,725 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 21 Jul 2021 102,725 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,201 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 95,835 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 95,830 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 92,548 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

engine cover & undertrays fitted

tyre depths getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2017 87,748 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 87,747 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

n/s wiper smears but still able to see clearly

Pass 5 Nov 2016 82,873 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 78,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 76,272 miles

exhaust is a bit loose in the front exhaust clamp

Pass 7 May 2013 73,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,713 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,456 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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RE08 ARF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black 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 RE08 ARF, 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 RE08 ARF registered?

RE08 ARF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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