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RE08 BZB

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,451 mi
Last recorded145,451 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 145,451 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 145,444 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 143,618 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 143,611 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 138,152 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin/bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 130,881 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

oil residue at undertray

Pass 22 Mar 2022 128,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the outer edge. N/S/F is close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 126,231 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted at time of test.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside & offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside tyres low on outer shoulder. 205/55R16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to check boot space due to items in boot at time of test.

Fail 17 Mar 2021 126,219 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted at time of test.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside & offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside tyres low on outer shoulder. 205/55R16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to check boot space due to items in boot at time of test.

Pass 19 Feb 2020 125,044 miles

nearside parking brake is lower than the offside

Fail 12 Feb 2020 125,030 miles

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

nearside parking brake is lower than the offside

Pass 6 Mar 2019 121,471 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not tested

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 112,190 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not tested

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,548 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 98,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,180 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 84,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,502 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,888 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,216 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 BZB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BZB, 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 BZB registered?

RE08 BZB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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