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SB08 UCC

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,135 mi
Last recorded151,135 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 UCC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 151,135 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted and engine covers

Pass 11 Jun 2024 144,921 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 138,944 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 132,586 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2021 126,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 126,381 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 126,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,650 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 123,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake discs discoloured/pads showing signs of getting hot

Pass 14 Feb 2019 112,570 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 112,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 108,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 106,834 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 106,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,241 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat osr

Fail 8 Jun 2016 94,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat osr

Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rubbing noise from osf [noticed on road test]

Fail 30 Jun 2014 68,968 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rubbing noise from osf [noticed on road test]

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,379 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 56,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,140 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to show heavy wear,advise monitering.

rear brake discs slight deterioration.

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 UCC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UCC, 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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SB08 UCC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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