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SA08 OBJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,778 mi
Last recorded148,778 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 OBJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 148,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 136,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 123,011 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 118,686 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,486 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 103,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 71,097 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 13 Apr 2015 61,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,309 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 28,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,765 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 OBJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SA08 OBJ, 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 SA08 OBJ registered?

SA08 OBJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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