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RO08 FFV

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,849 mi
Last recorded187,849 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 187,849 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 177,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 165,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber weak

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

under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2021 165,074 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))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber weak

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 158,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some wear suspension

Pass 10 Mar 2020 153,645 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 139,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 128,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 116,660 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,561 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres have uneven tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,327 miles

osf jacking point missing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,373 miles

Front flexi brake hoses perishing slightly....All tyres perishing and have various cuts in tread....Rear propshaft doughnut starting to split....slight front brake fluctuation.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 59,189 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,189 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,262 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front jacking block missing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,825 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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RO08 FFV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RO08 FFV, 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 RO08 FFV registered?

RO08 FFV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RO08 FFV safe to buy?

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