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SE08 BFZ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,287 mi
Last recorded68,287 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 BFZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 68,287 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 64,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap sealing deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2022 61,487 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear suspension components corroded, also general underbody surface corrosion

TPMS light indicates low tyre pressure

brake light illuminated, require full brake inspection check.

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

fuel tank heat shield slightly loose, secured it ASAP.

under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 1 Sep 2022 61,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear suspension components corroded, also general underbody surface corrosion

TPMS light indicates low tyre pressure

brake light illuminated, require full brake inspection check.

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

fuel tank heat shield slightly loose, secured it ASAP.

under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 57,457 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 57,455 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 56,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 50,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,852 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 44,852 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)

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 14 Jun 2016 40,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,489 miles

all tyres wearing low

metal brake pipes (plastic coating swelling)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 39,489 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all tyres wearing low

metal brake pipes (plastic coating swelling)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,438 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,211 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,346 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,290 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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 BFZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 BFZ, 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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SE08 BFZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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