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SB08 FFH

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,587 mi
Last recorded84,587 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 FFH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 84,587 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 84,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 81,143 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 81,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH JETS (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,381 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,022 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 65,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 64,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,747 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 45,256 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,867 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,510 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,765 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 19,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn at edge.

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 FFH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 SB08 FFH, 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 SB08 FFH registered?

SB08 FFH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is SB08 FFH safe to buy?

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