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RE08 XNF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,384 mi
Last recorded186,384 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XNF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 186,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 179,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 167,129 miles

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 156,939 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 156,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 148,253 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 148,253 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 137,795 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 137,751 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak nearside of engine - boost pipe leaking? (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure DPF mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front wheels uneven height when vehicle jacked up

Pass 24 May 2019 123,858 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 123,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush gland bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 115,095 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 84,884 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 20 May 2014 84,884 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,310 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,289 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,144 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,201 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 XNF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNF, 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 XNF registered?

RE08 XNF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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