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SF08 VBO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,839 mi
Last recorded98,839 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 VBO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 95,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,396 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,868 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,771 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 78,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 71,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 71,431 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top straight arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm and on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint on rear of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 44,631 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 215/40R18)(run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35R18 )(run flat (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 44,509 miles

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 215/40R18)(run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35R18 )(run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

misting of oil on under trays

osf jacking pad missing

osr tyre badly cracked in tread pattern

slight oil leak from nsr drive shaft oil seal

Fail 11 Feb 2016 37,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

misting of oil on under trays

osf jacking pad missing

osr tyre badly cracked in tread pattern

slight bind from nsr brake

slight oil leak from nsr drive shaft oil seal

Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,182 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 24,931 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,487 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 21,479 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,972 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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SF08 VBO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF08 VBO, 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 SF08 VBO registered?

SF08 VBO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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