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SC08 SBC

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,651 mi
Last recorded129,651 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 SBC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 129,651 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,096 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 125,096 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 117,953 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 117,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,306 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 93,189 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,097 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,106 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 68,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 63,895 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,046 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,724 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,159 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,003 miles

o/s rear inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,015 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,224 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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SC08 SBC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SC08 SBC, 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 SC08 SBC registered?

SC08 SBC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is SC08 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 SBC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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