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S21 FEE

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,073 mi
Last recorded94,073 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 FEE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 94,073 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 93,991 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both sides front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 91,007 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides front (4.4.3 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 8 Apr 2024 86,141 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides front (4.4.3 (b))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,914 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 72,670 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,609 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,574 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,562 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))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 32,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 30,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 28,665 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 26,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,195 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 20,269 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Both front tyre outer edges slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Small age cracks to both rear tyre treads.

Small cuts to offside front and nearside front tyre treads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 17,599 miles

Both front tyre outer edges wearing.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,871 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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S21 FEE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S21 FEE, 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 S21 FEE registered?

S21 FEE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is S21 FEE safe to buy?

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