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S100 GMF

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,259 mi
Last recorded167,259 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 GMF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 167,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 148,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 127,268 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 115,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated as marked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated as marked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 108,405 miles

both front bake flexi hoses cracking with age as marked

rear center brake light in boot loose

Pass 15 Jul 2020 105,124 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 102,116 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 102,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,533 miles

both front brake flexi hoses cracking with age as marked

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,638 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing to body (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing to body (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,822 miles

n/s/r/tyre cracking on inner sidewall as marked

o/s/r/tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 6 Jul 2016 83,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/r/tyre cracking on inner sidewall as marked

o/s/r/tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2015 78,274 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,748 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,747 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,738 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 57,268 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,905 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,660 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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S100 GMF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S100 GMF, 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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S100 GMF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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