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RK08 OLE

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 OLE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 99,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 97,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective subframe washer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 90,215 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning

Pass 4 Aug 2022 79,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 79,490 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 70,256 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 70,256 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 64,318 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 59,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 53,330 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 53,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,663 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 45,556 miles

Slight twist in nearside front brake hose

Wipers smeary

Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,641 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 36,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 36,141 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 31,678 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,843 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,472 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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RK08 OLE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK08 OLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 OLE registered?

RK08 OLE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RK08 OLE safe to buy?

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