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SA08 FXM

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,123 mi
Last recorded99,123 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 FXM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,123 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2020 99,123 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one nut missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,525 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has a slight restricted free movement

Fail 30 Nov 2017 85,525 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has a slight restricted free movement

Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,192 miles

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

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

Rear parking brake performance 20%

Fail 27 Jan 2017 79,051 miles

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

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

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

Rear parking brake performance 20%

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,070 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,020 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,878 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 50,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,812 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,319 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,233 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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SA08 FXM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SA08 FXM, 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 SA08 FXM registered?

SA08 FXM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SA08 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 FXM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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