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SA08 VBF

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,191 mi
Last recorded31,191 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 31,191 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 28,476 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 28,476 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 24,840 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 18,751 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 14,239 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 12,072 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 9,941 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 9,313 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 8,626 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 8,138 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 7,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 6,682 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 5,589 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 4,703 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 3,657 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 VBF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

SA08 VBF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SA08 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 VBF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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