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RE08 BYR

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,456 mi
Last recorded158,456 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 BYR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 158,456 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2025 158,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2024 144,857 miles

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

front both discs slightly lipped

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2023 126,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 113,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 113,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 101,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 95,162 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 95,162 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,498 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 82,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,809 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,132 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,746 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INSIDE (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,911 miles

offside front tyre wearing bold to inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2014 40,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre wearing bold to inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,862 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,702 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,947 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,123 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 BYR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE08 BYR, 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 BYR registered?

RE08 BYR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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