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RF08 VRG

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,276 mi
Last recorded145,276 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 VRG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 145,276 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 145,276 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 140,951 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 135,060 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 130,735 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

prop shaft rear rubber coupling split

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2021 130,735 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

prop shaft rear rubber coupling split

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 126,105 miles

surface corrosion subframe,o/s n/s inner rear sills

Pass 1 Feb 2019 114,260 miles

slight noise from aux belt area

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 31 Jan 2019 114,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight noise from aux belt area

squeak n/s/r suspension

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,079 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake disc slightly worn and pads getting low

front tyres wearing slightly on inside

rear brake disc worn and pads getting low

slight imbalac on front brakes

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,650 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 24 Jun 2014 51,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,983 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RF08 VRG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RF08 VRG, 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 RF08 VRG registered?

RF08 VRG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is RF08 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 VRG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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