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SB08 FET

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,496 mi
Last recorded93,496 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 FET
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 93,496 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 87,829 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 80,627 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,416 miles

Plastic engine covers, sill covers, & under covers present at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2017 67,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Plastic engine covers, sill covers, & under covers present at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 49,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and cracked in tread area

engine management warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

x4 tyres are cracking and slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,732 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,362 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,272 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2011 10,782 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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SB08 FET is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SB08 FET, 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 SB08 FET registered?

SB08 FET is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is SB08 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 FET shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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