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RF08 XBR

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,360 mi
Last recorded136,360 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 136,360 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 136,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 136,180 miles

O/s/f and both rear tyres appear underinflated

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 135,547 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 134,698 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 134,679 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 133,689 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 133,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 133,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 129,916 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

front registration plate cracked

nearside and offside front tyres has uneven wear on edges

nearside and offside rear tyres has uneven wear on edges

offside rear tyre damaged inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2018 129,916 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre damaged inner edge

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

front registration plate cracked

nearside and offside front tyres has uneven wear on edges

nearside and offside rear tyres has uneven wear on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2017 123,956 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 119,759 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 119,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 110,275 miles

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

Windscreen cracked, but not in line of drivers view of the road.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,376 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,165 miles

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

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)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,511 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XBR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RF08 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

RF08 XBR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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