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SE08 BDV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,043 mi
Last recorded124,043 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 BDV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 124,043 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 124,042 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 114,037 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 104,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 101,157 miles

both front tyres side wall damage

front pads very low discs poor

rear pads on limit discs very poor

Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,789 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 89,388 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 83,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,497 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

sill covers fitted

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2017 77,496 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres slightly perished

undertray sill covers

Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,145 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2013 50,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,304 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

underside not fully tested due to plastic undertrays

Fail 24 Jun 2011 28,050 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions to low for smoke meter to get a reading

underside not fully tested due to plastic undertrays

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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SE08 BDV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SE08 BDV, 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 SE08 BDV registered?

SE08 BDV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SE08 BDV safe to buy?

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