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S11 ETV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,436 mi
Last recorded134,436 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 ETV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 134,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 132,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 132,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 130,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 130,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 126,177 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 126,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 123,250 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 123,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 121,932 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 121,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 121,702 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 121,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 110,778 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,609 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,118 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,970 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 49,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,513 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,166 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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S11 ETV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S11 ETV, 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 S11 ETV registered?

S11 ETV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is S11 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S11 ETV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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