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RF08 ZZE

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,668 mi
Last recorded118,668 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ZZE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 118,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 118,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 107,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 97,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 97,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,448 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 87,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm ( 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Shoulder ( Not repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm ( 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 87,882 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm ( 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Shoulder ( Not repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm ( 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,368 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 82,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,940 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 73,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,247 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 44,564 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,746 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,852 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,819 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 23,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,407 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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RF08 ZZE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

RF08 ZZE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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