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RL08 SUE

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,149 mi
Last recorded34,149 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL08 SUE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 34,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 33,373 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 32,531 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 32,531 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 31,660 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 31,267 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 30,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 29,316 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,120 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,019 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,236 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,901 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 20,305 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 15,347 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 12,273 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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RL08 SUE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RL08 SUE, 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 RL08 SUE registered?

RL08 SUE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is RL08 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL08 SUE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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