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RO08 XHS

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,424 mi
Last recorded120,424 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XHS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 120,424 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2015 120,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE NAILED

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

front inner brake pads look very low ( advise inspection )

Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,259 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 77,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,317 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 52,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XHS is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RO08 XHS, 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 RO08 XHS registered?

RO08 XHS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RO08 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 XHS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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