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S123 BTY

2008 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,025 mi
Last recorded10,025 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 BTY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 10,025 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 9,968 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 9,958 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 9,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2020 8,805 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 8,690 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 8,148 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 7,637 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 7,435 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 6,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 6,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 6,210 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 5,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,585 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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S123 BTY is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S123 BTY, 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 S123 BTY registered?

S123 BTY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is S123 BTY safe to buy?

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