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S33 HRL

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,002 mi
Last recorded192,002 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 HRL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 192,002 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 183,846 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2023 172,444 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 172,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 167,869 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 158,592 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 158,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 137,024 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 137,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 115,314 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,740 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm , worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn out on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 77,811 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working N/s , o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm , worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn out on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,560 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 51,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,847 miles

O/SF seat back does not tip

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,858 miles

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

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

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

o/s seat back does not tip

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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S33 HRL is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S33 HRL, 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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S33 HRL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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