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SA08 ORT

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,402 mi
Last recorded95,402 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 ORT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 95,402 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,941 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 83,921 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,176 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,888 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,501 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,249 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,432 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2015 44,432 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,502 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,942 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 ORT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

SA08 ORT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SA08 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 ORT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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